Ryan Clark Defends Jason Kelce Over 'We' Comments on ESPN

Ryan Clark has publicly defended retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce after Kelce referred to his former team as "we" during an ESPN broadcast. Kelce, who joined the "Monday Night Football" halftime desk alongside Pat McAfee and Scott Van Pelt, used the possessive pronoun when discussing the Eagles' performance against the Chicago Bears.

During the broadcast, Kelce stated, "I’m looking at it, it’s 10-7, I feel pretty good going into half. We played really well offensively, we had opportunities, we shot ourselves in the foot but we’ve moved the ball, we’ve ran the ball well, Jalen Hurts has thrown the ball well. Them getting the ball coming out of half, feeling they got a lot of momentum going their way." McAfee pointed out Kelce's phrasing, noting, "A lot of ‘we’ talk out of Jason for Philly."

Kelce, who retired in 2024, is expected to maintain an unbiased perspective as a sports analyst. After McAfee's observation, Kelce appeared embarrassed and apologized, saying, "Sorry. I forget. Sorry, Bears fans." He was later heard asking his co-hosts if he had indeed said "we."

Clark, a former ESPN analyst himself, took to social media to support Kelce. "I’m trying to mind my own, but hell yea it’s 'We' Future Hall of Famer!! You’re a legend, Jason Kelce," Clark posted on X. "Blood, sweat, tears, & glory in Philly. No one can take that away. You can still do your job the right way! Bump anyone saying differently."

McAfee's appearance on the broadcast was reportedly a rehearsal for an alternative "Monday Night Football" broadcast he is close to launching with ESPN, according to The Athletic.