Jason Kelce isn't slowing down in retirement-in fact, he's finding new ways to stay competitive. The former Philadelphia Eagles center is taking on ex-teammate Beau Allen in a unique weight loss challenge, with a Speedo-wearing punishment hanging in the balance.
On the latest episode of the "New Heights" podcast, Kelce revealed he recently underwent a DXA scan to measure his body composition as part of the competition. The challenge? To see who can lose the most body fat percentage while still gaining muscle.
"Do you wanna do a competition on who can lose the most body fat percentage but still gain muscle?" Allen proposed.
A DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is a specialized imaging test that provides precise measurements of bone density, muscle mass, and body fat percentage. According to the results, Kelce has already shed 20 pounds in retirement, weighing in at 277.6 pounds with 21.2 percent body fat.
His brother and podcast co-host, Travis Kelce, couldn't resist taking a jab. "Hefty load," Travis joked. Jason took the results in stride, admitting, "There is a lot of fat in there… although, I'm not gonna lie, it's a good calf-to-hamstring ratio."
The competition's scoring system is simple: participants earn two points for every percentage of body fat lost and one point for every pound of lean mass gained. Though Jason's 21.2 percent body fat is higher than Allen's 18 percent at 280 pounds, the Kelce brothers think he has an edge in the challenge.
But the real motivation might not be just fitness-it's the public humiliation at stake. The loser of the three-month competition will have to wear a Speedo at a New Jersey charity event supporting autism research this summer.
"It feels like Beau just wants to wear a Speedo at the Ocean Drive," Jason quipped. "He wants to be like, ‘Oh, I have to wear a Speedo. Twist my arm.'"
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When Travis questioned the reason behind the challenge, Jason laughed it off as just another part of post-football life. "Dude, this is what you do. This is why you're still playing football," Jason told his younger brother. "Because when you retire, you have to do stupid competitions like this to keep your sanity."
At 37, Kelce is fully embracing his post-NFL life while maintaining the competitive spirit that made him a fan favorite in Philadelphia. Whether he wins or loses, one thing is certain: the charity event this summer could have some unforgettable sights.
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This story was originally published March 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM.