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Eagles legend Jason Kelce lands new TV deal with ESPN

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Kelsey Kramer | Last updated 4/29/24

Philadelphia Eagles legendary center Jason Kelce has found his calling post-football.

According to the Athletic's Andrew Marchand, Kelce will be joining ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" this upcoming season.

Jason Kelce has signed a deal with ESPN to become the newest addition to the Monday Night Football pregame broadcast crew, per @AndrewMarchand.

Congrats Jason! pic.twitter.com/jXMNbUoJMp
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) April 29, 2024

Kelce made his interest in TV broadcasting known when he tested the waters during the Eagles' Week 10 bye week in 2023 and appeared on Amazon Prime's "Thursday Night Football" show as a guest analyst.

To no surprise, Kelce looked like a natural and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Jason Kelce joins the TNF broadcast tonight in Chicago.

On the current state of the #Eagles : "I don't think that we've really put together a full game, a complete game in all facets. That makes it even more remarkable we're 8-1."

Kelce said they're improving as they go. pic.twitter.com/dMjb0iHSHd
— Gabriella Galati (@ella_galati) November 10, 2023

"It was an unbelievable experience," Kelce said on the 'New Heights' podcast of his TNF appearance. "Shoutout to Amazon, really just honored that they let me do that and be a part of the broadcast.'"

CBS, NBC, and Prime Video were also reportedly heavily pursuing Kelce, however, ESPN won in the end.

Marchand adds that ESPN has declined to comment, for now.

Kelce will work alongside "Monday Night Countdown" host Scott Van Pelt and analysts Marcus Spears, and Ryan Clark.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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