Jason Kelce has solely been retired for 3 months, however he is already contemplating a serious enterprise transfer. He mentioned on a current episode of the “New Heights” podcast (which he hosts together with his brother, Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce) that he is contemplating shopping for a minority stake in the one staff he ever performed for: the Philadelphia Eagles.
The brothers landed on this matter after Bloomberg reported that Eagles proprietor Jeffrey Lurie is exploring a sale of a minority stake in the team.
“Trav, ought to we purchase a few of it?” Jason Kelce mentioned earlier than instantly disqualifying his brother from collaborating, as he is nonetheless an energetic participant.
Upon additional consideration, Kelce realized that even with their huge profession earnings, proudly owning even a small slice of an NFL staff might be out of their attain.
“I do not know if it issues how a lot a minority stake it’s, I do not assume we are able to afford it,” Jason mentioned, breaking into laughter.
He is laughing, however he is nearly actually right. A staff needs to be given a valuation to ensure that minority shares to be offered, and in response to Bloomberg, the Eagles could also be valued at $7.5 billion, a determine that represents 11 occasions their yearly income and can be the very best valuation ever given to an NFL staff.
Regardless of the hefty price ticket, it is one thing Kelce very a lot needs.
“I will again out of the TV deal proper now when you inform me I can personal the Philadelphia Eagles,” Jason shared via People, including, “[Getting] to be an proprietor? That is like one other degree.”