Former NFL star Jason Kelce has apologised for smashing the telephone of an individual who directed an alleged homophobic slur at his brother, Kansas Metropolis participant Travis Kelce.
Footage emerged of Jason Kelce making his approach via a bunch of school soccer followers over the weekend when it is claimed one referenced Travis Kelce’s relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.
The individual, carrying a Penn State hoodie, allegedly used a homophobic slur, after which Jason Kelce took the telephone from his hand and hurled it to the bottom.
Footage from after the incident confirmed Kelce, a part of ESPN’s broadcast of the Penn State-Ohio State recreation, getting again up and shouting within the proprietor’s face: “Who’s the f****t now?”
Kelce apologised for his behaviour on ESPN’s protection earlier than the Chiefs’ Monday evening (native time) NFL recreation towards Tampa Bay in Kansas Metropolis.
“I am not pleased with something that befell. I am not pleased with it,” he stated.
“In a heated second, I selected to greet hate with hate, and I simply do not assume that is a productive factor.
“I actually do not. I do not assume it results in discourse and it is the fitting option to go about issues.
“At that second I fell all the way down to a degree I should not have. The underside line is, I attempt to reside my life by the golden rule [do unto others] — that is what I’ve all the time been taught.
“I attempt to deal with individuals with widespread decency and respect and I will maintain doing that transferring ahead, despite the fact that I fell quick this week.”
Penn State College Police are reportedly investigating the incident.
Kelce performed 13 seasons within the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Kelce — who performed centre, one of many least glamorous positions in American soccer — has seen his profile away from the sport rise since brother Travis and Swift began courting.
The brothers confronted off within the Tremendous Bowl in 2023 and the pair host the New Heights podcast collectively, which has exploded in reputation prior to now yr.
