Jason Kelce rooting for Eagles and brother Travis in Super Bowl

Allegiances will be split for Jason Kelce in this year's Super Bowl.

On the latest episode of his "New Heights" podcast with brother Travis Kelce, the longtime Philadelphia Eagles center acknowledged he'll be happy regardless of whether his former team or the Kansas City Chiefs win the big game.

"Here's the biggest thing. Obviously, you're my brother. I always root for my brother, that's the reality of it," Jason said. "Even though I'm decked out in Eagles gear, I'm always gonna root for Travis.

"But there's a lot of people in the Philadelphia organization - whether it's players, coaches, people in the building - that feel like extended family to me, especially my former (offensive) linemen. Like Lane Johnson feels like a brother in a lot of ways, and I'm rooting for those guys, too. I'm rooting for Philadelphia and I'm rooting for Travis Kelce, that's the reality of it. No matter what on game day, I'm gonna be happy for one of those sides and I'm gonna be sad for the other side."

Although Jason is retired now, he still feels a strong connection to the Eagles, with whom he spent his entire 13-year NFL career.

"It's similar to the last time we played, I mean, maybe a little bit less intense 'cause I'm not playing now. But I think it's gonna be very, very similar. I really do," Jason said. "I live in Philadelphia, I still go to the facilities on a very regular basis. I still feel like I am a Philadelphia Eagle and that I'm a part of all of these people that root and cheer on our team."

Super Bowl LIX will mark the second time in three years the Eagles and Chiefs have squared off for the Lombardi Trophy. Kansas City defeated Philadelphia 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.