Jason Kelce is Done With Dog Frisbee Halftime Shows (And Honestly, Same)
Let’s be real for a second: NFL halftime shows are a mixed bag. Sometimes you get an electrifying musical performance that breaks the internet, and other times… well, other times you get a border collie named Sparky trying to catch a plastic disc while a guy in cargo shorts points at him. Apparently, I’m not the only one tired of the latter. Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has officially had enough, and in true Kelce fashion, he didn’t hold back.
On the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, the NFL legend went off on the league’s halftime entertainment choices, specifically targeting the weirdly prevalent “dogs catching frisbees” genre of performance art.
Kelce Rants About “Lazy” Halftime Entertainment
During a candid chat with his brother, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Jason unleashed a rant that I think speaks for a lot of us who use halftime to frantically refill the guacamole bowl. He essentially called out the lack of creativity, noting that seeing a dog fetch isn’t exactly a premium spectator sport.
“If I have to see another dog catching a f***ing frisbee, I’m gonna blow my brains out,” Kelce said, dropping a quote that belongs in the Hall of Fame of podcast soundbites.
He went on to argue that the novelty wears off pretty quickly. “Where is the creativity? If there was one of them, it’d be really cool. Or if the dog jumped over like a flaming bridge, I’d be all in. But it’s just not that exciting to me. I can go to any park and watch some d*ckhead play catch with a frisbee and his dog.”
And look, is he wrong? We’re talking about a multi-billion dollar league. Is it too much to ask for pyrotechnics? Or at least a dog that can do a backflip through a hoop of fire? The Canine Stars and other stunt dog groups are talented, sure, but when you’ve seen one Golden Retriever snatch a disc out of the air, you’ve kind of seen them all.
Don’t Expect a Kelce Comeback Anytime Soon
Naturally, the conversation on the podcast didn’t stay on canine athletics forever. Travis, ever the optimist (and perhaps missing his brother on the field), tried to nudge Jason toward the idea of a comeback. But if you were hoping to see No. 62 snap the ball one more time, I’ve got bad news.
Jason shut that down immediately, and the reason is pretty gnarly. He revealed he’s dealing with a “loose body” in his elbow that is physically preventing him from functioning like a pro athlete.
“Travis, I can’t bend my elbow right now,” Jason explained. “I can’t even touch my head right now because I got a loose body stuck in my f***ing elbow joint.”
While Travis suggested surgery as a quick fix to get him back in the game, Jason made it clear he’s not looking to go under the knife just to un-retire. He seems pretty content with his current gig commenting on ESPN‘s Monday Night Countdown—and apparently, judging halftime shows from the safety of the booth.
The Verdict on Halftime Creativity
Ultimately, this whole exchange highlights why the Kelce brothers have dominated the podcast charts. It’s unpolished, hilarious, and relatable. Jason isn’t speaking like a media-trained robot; he’s speaking like a guy who just wants to be entertained during a commercial break.
So, NFL event coordinators, if you’re reading this: Take notes. Unless that dog is piloting a drone or singing the national anthem, maybe let’s brainstorm some new ideas for next season. Jason Kelce is watching, and he is not impressed.
