Jason Kelce chose Chiefs overalls for Super Bowl so he’d keep his shirt on: ‘More composed’

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Jason Kelce got plenty of attention for his wild Kansas City Chiefs overalls at the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday, and in the latest episode of his “New Heights” podcast, he revealed there was a secret, practical reason behind his colorful choice of attire.

“I had to break out the Chiefs overalls for this big one,” the 36-year-old Philadelphia Eagles player told his brother, Travis Kelce, 34, during Wednesday’s episode.

Jason — who went viral for ripping his shirt off at the Chiefs vs. Bills game last month — admitted that the look helped keep himself in check during his brother’s big game.

“I was trying to figure out what to wear, and I figured if I went with the overalls, and I had straps, they could hold my shirt down,” he said.

Jason Kelce went viral when he ripped his shirt off at his brother’s game against the Bills last month. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con He joined Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Ice Spice and other pals in their Super Bowl suite. AP He added a Chiefs mask to his look for the team’s afterparty. Tony Tran/Wynn Las Vegas/Mega

“The straps would hold my shirt on so I wouldn’t take my shirt off when I felt the desire to,” the NFL star explained. “I’d be more composed.”

The tight end wasn’t upset by his brother’s shirtless antics, saying, “Nothing would have been better than seeing your nipples on the field, man” before they discussed some people who ran out without shirts at the game.

“What’s a Super Bowl without a streaker?” he said with a laugh.

Jason danced alongside Patrick Mahomes at the afterparty. Tony Tran/Wynn Las Vegas/Mega

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Social media users were already in on the plan at Sunday’s game, with one fan tweeting, “Are the overalls so Jason can’t take Jason’s shirt off again? 😂”

Others wondered if the outfit was his wife, Kylie Kelce’s doing, like one fan who tweeted, “You know Kylie made @JasonKelce wear those overalls so he keeps his shirt on 😂.”

Romper even shared an entire article about the theory, writing, “This feels like a very specific mom-of-a-toddler-who-rips-their-diaper-off move.”

He joined his mom and Taylor Swift on the field after the Chiefs win to congratulate Travis. AP Jason joined his mom, Donna Kelce, on the field after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl. JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Jason’s wife, Kylie, sported a red Bearcats shirt to the game. CBS

As for Kylie, her fashion was also a hot topic on the Valentine’s Day episode of “New Heights,” with Jason explaining why she won’t wear Kansas City Chiefs gear, despite her famous brother-in-law.

“She’ll wear other universities but she won’t wear other NFL teams,” the Eagles center explained, sharing that he tried to convince his wife — who wore a red Cincinnati Bearcats shirt to the Super Bowl — to sport Chiefs apparel.

“She just does not want to do it,” Jason said of his Philadelphia native wife, who proudly supports the Eagles.