Overview
- On his New Heights podcast with Troy Aikman, Kelce said he would “have a f***ing blast” working at ESPN after Aikman praised him and playfully recruited him.
- Kelce has committed to another year with the Kansas City Chiefs, keeping his playing career going before he decides on any media move.
- Industry reporting projects that major networks will bid for him after retirement, with estimates topping $15 million per year and prior interest noted from Amazon’s NFL coverage.
- Kelce has indicated he prefers calling games from the broadcast booth, though ESPN’s Monday Night Football team already features Aikman and Joe Buck, and Jason Kelce is on ESPN’s roster.
- Commentary points to his rising pop-culture profile as a factor that could steer him toward broader entertainment roles beyond traditional NFL television.