Simran Joshi
In a heated moment that has since gone viral, former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce smashed a Penn State fan’s phone after the fan directed a homophobic slur at his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
The incident occurred outside Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania, as Jason, 36, attended the Penn State-Ohio State game and interacted with surrounding fans.
When one fan yelled a slur referencing Travis and his relationship with singer Taylor Swift, Jason turned and grabbed the heckler’s phone, smashing it on the ground. The tense exchange, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has sparked significant online discussion about fan behavior and athlete boundaries.
Tension Sparks Between Fans and NFL Star Jason Kelce at Penn State Game
In a heated encounter outside Beaver Stadium, retired NFL player Jason Kelce confronted a Penn State fan after he made a homophobic comment directed at his brother, Travis Kelce. The incident, captured on video and shared on X (formerly Twitter), occurred as Kelce was surrounded by fans outside the stadium, where he had been for ESPN’s College GameDay. When the fan used a slur in reference to Travis’ relationship with Taylor Swift, Jason responded by grabbing and smashing the man’s phone.
Video footage shows the fan, wearing a Penn State hoodie, closely following Jason with his phone before the altercation. Witnesses noted that the fan appeared to be taunting Kelce, which led to the swift response. Following the incident, the fan can be heard asking for his phone back, with Jason responding, “Who’s the [expletive] now?” as onlookers intervened.
Viral Footage Divides Opinions as Incident Gains Traction on Social Media
The video, which has since gone viral, stirred varied reactions on social media, with some defending Jason’s actions while others debated the line between personal boundaries and public fan engagement. Many fans expressed support for Jason, commending him for standing up against the offensive remarks directed at his family. The clip has been widely circulated, amplifying discussions about how athletes respond to heckling in high-energy environments.
Social media reactions also highlighted the increasing tension in public spaces for athletes, particularly as sports stars like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift attract major media attention. With the incident now under the spotlight, the debate continues as to how sports figures should navigate confrontations with fans that cross respectful boundaries.
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