Retirement hasn’t dulled Jason Kelce’s spotlight—if anything, it’s made his legend grow in unexpected ways. The future Hall of Fame Philadelphia Eagles center, widely respected for his on-field grit and off-field authenticity, recently found himself trending again.
But this time, it had nothing to do with football or podcasting. Instead, Kelce was immortalized in ink by a devoted Eagles fan, who turned heads with a tattoo so outrageous, even Kelce didn’t know what to make of it.
Jason Kelce Nude Pin-Up Tattoo on Devoted Philadelphia Eagles Fan Stuns Fans
It all started at Pale Horse Tattoo Studio in Philadelphia, where a fan requested what might be the boldest piece of Eagles-inspired body art yet: A naked Jason Kelce, posed like a vintage pin-up model, with only a bald eagle — symbolic of the team’s mascot — covering the center of attention. The artist behind the viral ink was Joe Moreira, who certainly didn’t disappoint in capturing every detail, from Kelce’s signature beard to his thick-set frame.
When Kelce got wind of the viral tattoo on June 12, he did what any self-deprecating legend would do — he addressed it on X. “I’m not sure if I should be offended or flattered,” Kelce wrote.
Then, after sitting with it a moment longer, he clarified in a follow-up: “I think it’s more flattered, it’s a generous bird, good sized head.”
I’m not sure if I should be offended or flattered. https://t.co/lll6lVUG7u
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) June 12, 2025
His reaction drew reactions across social media, and it didn’t take long for his wife, Kylie Kelce, to jump into the fray. Her response said it all: “Excuse me???” followed by the even more relatable “Kylie doesn’t even know where to start.”
The “New Heights” podcast Instagram account responded with an appropriate biased take: “This is art.”
This fan got an interesting Jason Kelce tattoo. Kylie’s reaction 😂 pic.twitter.com/70f88O842G
— BBQ Chiefs (@BBQChiefs) June 12, 2025
While fans were busy weighing in on whether the tattoo was hilarious or horrifying, Jason himself has been anything but idle in retirement. He’s stayed busy through weekly podcast episodes, media appearances, and charity work.
Just last week, he was part of the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, a charity event co-founded by actors Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, and Paul Rudd. The 2025 edition raised more than $4.5 million for Children’s Mercy, a local pediatric hospital, pushing the event’s all-time total close to $30 million.
During the event’s final night, Jason shared the stage with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. In a skit-turned-highlight, the six-time All-Pro offensive lineman dropped into a stance, appearing to snap the ball to Mahomes, but instead sent it sailing over the crowd to his younger brother.
Patrick Mahomes, Jason and Travis Kelce giving away a signed football at Big Slick KC #chiefs #chiefskingdom #nfl #bigslick #kansascity pic.twitter.com/gFbaUO5KDm
— Farzin Vousoughian (@Farzin21) June 1, 2025
Unfortunately, Jason didn’t connect with Travis, and it landed in the hands of an audience member, who then returned it to the Chiefs star.
As for the now-infamous tattoo, there’s little doubt it’ll be a hot topic next week.
We could end up seeing this epic tattoo on the June 18 episode of the “New Heights” podcast, where there’s no question Jason and Travis will have a field day with it.