BREAKING: Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Steps Up for Jalen Hurts After Troy Aikman’s Live-TV Jab — Read His Full Response Below

BREAKING: Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Steps Up for Jalen Hurts After Troy Aikman’s Live-TV Jab — Read His Full Response Below

BREAKING: Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Steps Up for Jalen Hurts After Troy Aikman’s Live-TV Jab — Read His Full Response Below

BREAKING: Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Steps Up for Jalen Hurts After Troy Aikman’s Live-TV Jab — Read His Full Response Below

In a moment that lit up sports talk shows across the nation, Troy Aikman’s on-air criticism of Jalen Hurts during Monday night’s broadcast sent shockwaves through the NFL community — but Eagles legend Jason Kelce wasn’t about to let it slide.

During the live game commentary, Aikman questioned Hurts’ leadership and decision-making, implying that the star quarterback “wasn’t reading defenses like an elite QB should.” The remark instantly went viral — and within hours, social media erupted in defense of the 2023 MVP runner-up.

But it was Jason Kelce’s powerful response that truly stole the spotlight.

“Jalen Hurts is one of the hardest-working, most disciplined, and most respected men I’ve ever shared a locker room with,” Kelce said. “If anyone questions his leadership, they clearly don’t know what real leadership looks like. The guy shows up, does his job, and earns the respect of everyone around him — every single day.”

Kelce, who retired earlier this year after a legendary career with the Eagles, has remained one of Hurts’ biggest supporters — both on and off the field. The former center’s defense of his longtime teammate quickly went viral, earning praise from fans who applauded his loyalty and authenticity.

Hurts, for his part, handled the situation with trademark composure when asked about the comments after the game:

“Everybody’s got opinions,” he said calmly. “I just focus on what I can control — my work, my team, and getting better every day.”

That calm, collected response only strengthened the admiration fans have for the Eagles’ franchise QB — and reinforced why figures like Kelce continue to rally behind him.

As one fan wrote on X:

“Jason Kelce said what we were all thinking. Jalen Hurts doesn’t need to talk — he leads by example.”

With the Eagles still among the NFC’s top contenders, it’s clear that Hurts’ leadership remains unquestioned in Philadelphia — no matter what the commentators say.