Jason Kelce
C #62 — Philadelphia Eagles
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About Jason Kelce
Jason Kelce stood on a makeshift stage at the Eagles Super Bowl parade wearing a full Mummers outfit and delivered a speech that became the defining moment of Philadelphia sports fandom in the 21st century. "No one likes us, we don't care" was already a Millwall chant that Philly had adopted, but Kelce screaming it into a microphone while dressed like a sequined fever dream turned it into a civic religion. He went through every player on the roster, every doubter in the media, every person who ever said the Eagles couldn't do it, and he did it shirtless under a costume that weighed more than most offensive linemen's pads. The speech has been viewed millions of times. It plays in Philly bars on loop during the playoffs. It is, without exaggeration, the most important public address in Eagles history.
On the field, Kelce played center for thirteen seasons at an All-Pro level that made him the best at his position for the better part of a decade. He was undersized, too quick, too smart, and too mean for anyone to deal with consistently. The farewell press conference was the other side of the coin from the parade speech: tears, gratitude, a man who clearly loved playing football in Philadelphia more than he loved anything else about the sport. His brother Travis gets the national spotlight with Taylor Swift and the Chiefs, but Jason's legacy in Philadelphia is untouchable. He is the city's favorite son. He played center, he wore a Mummers suit, and he told the entire country that Philly doesn't care what it thinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Jason Kelce's Super Bowl parade speech?
After the Eagles won Super Bowl LII, the city held a parade and Kelce took the stage in a full Philadelphia Mummers costume. He delivered a profanity-laced, player-by-player breakdown of every underdog on the roster, screaming about how nobody believed in them. It built to the famous 'No one likes us, we don't care' chant that the entire crowd repeated back. The speech lasted about ten minutes. It has been replayed approximately ten million times. It turned Kelce from an excellent offensive lineman into a folk hero. Multiple Philly bars have framed screenshots of the speech on their walls.
How long did Jason Kelce play for the Eagles?
Thirteen seasons, from 2011 to 2023. He was drafted in the sixth round, which is the kind of detail that makes the whole story better. A sixth-round center who became a six-time All-Pro, a Super Bowl champion, and the emotional leader of the franchise for over a decade. His retirement press conference in March 2024 was one of the most watched events in Eagles offseason history. He cried. The city cried. Then he immediately showed up shirtless at the next public event, because Jason Kelce does not own shirts.
Last updated: April 2026