‘A father first in all he does’

Jason Kelce Made a sweet gesture for a young Philadelphia Eagles fan over the weekend that left many of his own fans melting.

The touching moment occurred while the former Eagles Center participated in a tailgate in front of the Eagles’ NFC championship game against the Washington commanders on Sunday 26 January. Kelce, who retired from the NFL last year, contributed to cover the first name tradition for ESPN.

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A video clip that the sports network sent On xEarlier Twitter, Kelce, 37, showed a boy carrying an Eagles jersey, ended 12 repetitions on a bench press. The official X account for Kelces New heights Podcast also shared Cut On the social media platform.

“Yes, honey!” Kelce exclaimed when he helped the young fan up and urged him to “show these guns.” The podcast host then took his place on the bench press, apparently to find out if he could exceed the young fans weightlifting efforts.

“However, I want to kick your ass now,” Kelce promised before he started. Although Kelce easily completed the first 10 repetitions, he acted as if he started fighting when he lifted the bar an 11th time. He shouted in the mockery of disappointment as the boy won their competition.

“Okay, you got me – you got me,” Kelce told the boy as he sat down.

Many fans who left comments on the video Called Kelce a “good guy” when they praised his friendly gesture.

Kelce is “a good guy” wrote like another Agreed He is a “class action. Love him. “

“Great such a good guy ,” a fan said of the video.

“Yes Jason let it happen. But … great job by doing it, “an X -User tweeted.

Kelce who expects his fourth child with wife Kylie Kelceis “a father first in everything he does!” Another fan tweetedadds, “what a sweet thing to do for that boy!”

“This is the sweetest thing ever,” another fan declared.

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