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Jason Kelce Chokes Up on ESPN After Veterans Week Segment at Lambeau

He reacted to a feature on Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Rodney Maxwell Davis, linking Tyler Steen’s family story to ESPN’s Marine Corps tribute.

Overview

  • Kelce appeared live on Monday Night Countdown at Lambeau Field on Nov. 10 as part of ESPN’s on-site coverage of EaglesPackers.
  • The Veterans Week piece detailed how Davis died in Vietnam after diving on a grenade to save fellow Marines and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
  • Kelce fought back tears on air as he noted Davis left behind a 2-year-old and reflected on the lives saved by the sacrifice.
  • Earlier in the broadcast, a viral moment featured a fan’s sign referencing Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, prompting Kelce’s on-air shoutout.
  • Kelce spent time engaging with Packers fans before the show, including handing out cheese curds, and the Eagles later beat Green Bay 10–7.