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Cincinnati Reacts To Exciting Jason and Travis Kelce News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 10:33 PM ET

It’s been an incredible ride for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The 35-year-old briefly considered retirement after last season but confirmed earlier this month that he’s coming back. Kelce has made the Pro Bowl ten times in his storied career.

His brother Jason recently wrapped up a remarkable 13-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. A six-time All-Pro, Jason helped bring a Super Bowl title to the City of Brotherly Love and will go down as one of the greatest centers in league history.

Earlier this week, both brothers got more well-deserved recognition. ESPN revealed its NFL All-Quarter Century team, highlighting the best players from the past 25 years. Both Kelce brothers made the cut.

The University of Cincinnati, where both played their college football, celebrated the announcement with a message:

“Congrats, fellas! @tkelce @JasonKelce”

Congrats, fellas!

@tkelce @JasonKelce https://t.co/e8uY8rZWCp pic.twitter.com/Xb0h8QaXOi
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) June 20, 2025

The graphic also noted that Cincinnati is the only Big 12 school with two players selected.

Travis is one of three tight ends on the list, joining Rob Gronkowski and Tony Gonzalez. Jason was the lone center named.

The quarterback selections included Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes. The wide receivers were Randy Moss, Julio Jones and Marvin Harrison. The running backs selected were Priest Holmes, Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry.

The Kelce brothers overlapped at Cincinnati. Jason played from 2007 to 2010 before being drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Travis redshirted in 2008 but went on to appear in 35 games from 2009 to 2012.

Their careers have been nothing short of legendary, on the field, in the locker room and now, on an exclusive list honoring greatness across a quarter century of NFL history.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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