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Jason Kelce Initiates Effort to Return Luchador Mask to Young Chiefs Fan

After accidentally taking an eighth-grader's cherished mask during Super Bowl celebrations, Kelce vows to make it right.

  • Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles center, is in the process of returning a Kansas City Chiefs luchador mask to its rightful owner, eighth-grader Elijah Smith.
  • Elijah Smith claims the mask, which he considers a good luck charm, was taken by Kelce during the Super Bowl LVIII after-party celebrations in Las Vegas.
  • Kelce launched 'Operation Get Elijah His Mask Back' after being made aware of the situation, promising to reunite Elijah with his mask.
  • The mask has sentimental value for Elijah, having been worn to four Super Bowls and autographed by Chiefs player Trent McDuffie.
  • The Smith family is not upset with Kelce, expressing excitement over the viral photos and videos of him wearing the mask.
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