Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce has officially addressed the bizarre helmet cart incident that recently went viral.
In the latest episode of the "New Heights" podcast, the incident sparked curiosity from his brother and co-host, Travis Kelce, who poked fun at his sibling's funny moment.
Over the weekend, a video surfaced showing Jason Kelce recklessly driving an Eagles helmet-shaped car. Towards the end of the clip, the retired player executed a Tokyo Drift maneuver, resulting in the vehicle rolling over.
"Well, I drove a '69 Chevelle. Jason, you wrecked a helmet," he said on the podcast, subtly comparing the custom-built '69 Chevelle SS he drove at the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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The elder Kelce said that the incident "could have gone very badly" after he stuck his arm out. He added, "It could have gone horribly bad."
The Chiefs star mentioned that he had seen almost similar incidents on a golf course, but this one occurred on pavement.
"Thank God you escaped unharmed, man," the three-time Super Bowl champion added.
As for Jason Kelce, he further revealed what he was thinking during the incident.
"I got those wheels up and thought, 'Oh dear, here it goes. I could feel it coming," he shared, referring to the Eagles cart tipping over.
Jason Kelce, who was thankful that he had his helmet, also recalled the advice that his father used to give them whenever they did risky activities when they were young.
"Dad always told us to wear helmets. Whenever you ride your bike or scooter, you've got to have a helmet," he said, adding "Those helmets with the wings on them, protected me for a while."
The shoot was for the former Eagles center's upcoming late-night show which will premiere on January 3.
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" will air five straight Friday nights on ESPN.
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This story was originally published December 11, 2024, 7:34 PM.