Jason and Travis Kelce are the most identified athletes in the NFL not only by their athletic ability but also by their close familial relationships. Recently, a tiff between Travis brought about an excellent reaction from Jason for his family members.
The Incident at Beaver Stadium
The case occurred when Jason Kelce was involved in an activity outside Beaver Stadium. One fan made a homophobic slur against Travis, saying, “Hey Kelce, how does it feel your brother is a f***** for dating Taylor Swift?” This has been filmed and spread out on different social networking sites; there was immediate condemnation everywhere.
Jason’s Intervention
Jason Kelce acted strongly and instantly. He stood up for the fan, grabbed his phone, and threw it on the ground. He picked up the phone and said, “Who’s the f***** now?” This proved he was a defensive guy who could not stand this kind of action from individuals.
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Taylor and Travis React to This
Although neither Travis nor Taylor Swift commented on this incident, according to Talk Sport, a close acquaintance of them has reported of their shock. “They are both taken aback and especially since Jason is known as a good person,” one source said. He admitted that Jason’s actions stemmed from his love for not only Travis but also for Taylor.
Public Endorsement of Jason’s Actions
The incident and Jason’s response received a tsunami of support on social media. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas could only say, “I shouldn’t say, but whatever,” and former NFL player Antonio Brown pointed out that protecting one’s family supersedes mere entertainment.
Fans’ Reactions to the Attack on Jason
The viral video created a big wave of public support towards fans, most of whom criticized the actions of that fan. Fans were already spilling in their criticisms through social media, like Tobey Prime, labelling the offending fan as “a loser”.
Jason will be next appearing with the broadcast team of ESPN on Monday night when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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