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Jason Kelce attacks a fan's phone over homophobic slurs

Jason Kelce attacks a fan's phone over homophobic slurs

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Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce picked up a Penn State University football fan's phone and slammed it on the ground Saturday after the fan called his brother Travis Kelce a homophobic slur because of his relationship with Taylor Swift.

Important facts

In a video circulating on social media, Kelce is seen walking through State College, Pennsylvania, while a fan is heard saying, “Kelce, how does it feel that your brother…is for it, with Taylor Swift.” to go out?”

Kelce – who also appeared to be harassed by other fans – then took the fan's phone and smashed it on the ground.

Kelce, 36, was in State College to appear on ESPN's “College GameDay” to promote Penn State University's home game against Ohio State University.

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Big number

100 million dollars. That's the value of a three-year agreement Travis and Jason Kelce signed to distribute their “New Heights” podcast on Amazon's Wondery.

Further reading

ForbesJason and Travis Kelce sign a $100 million podcast deal with Amazon Wondery

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