ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 29: Former NFL, American Football Herren, USA player and current ESPN personality Jason Kelce reacts prior to the start of the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons on December 29th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire NFL: DEC 29 Rams at Falcons EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon251229076
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 29: Former NFL, American Football Herren, USA player and current ESPN personality Jason Kelce reacts prior to the start of the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons on December 29th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire NFL: DEC 29 Rams at Falcons EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon251229076
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How Much Money Does Jason Kelce Make From ESPN, New Heights & More? NFL Legends’ Career Earnings Explained
Two years after stepping away from the NFL, Jason Kelce is thriving beyond the gridiron. While his New Heights podcast continues to soar, it's his impressive post-retirement financial success that has truly turned heads, raising questions over his newfound earnings.
Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Jason spent all 13 of his NFL seasons with one team, earning a massive $81.7 million during his career in Philadelphia, as per Spotrac.
His last Eagles contract was back in 2023, worth about $11.5 million, which made him one of the highest-paid centers in the league at that time.
Even after retiring with a career total earnings of about $81.7 million dollars, as per Spotrac, he never stopped himself from cashing in millions of dollars.
After his retirement, the former Super Bowl champion drew interest from Amazon, CBS, and NBC before settling with ESPN. Reports suggest ESPN handed Kelce a lucrative three-year, $24 million deal, paying him roughly $8 million per year.
Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Monday Night Countdown’s Jason Kelce talks during the pregame show prior to the game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Monday Night Countdown’s Jason Kelce talks during the pregame show prior to the game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Speaking of his endorsements, Kelce’s brand portfolio includes Old Spice, Campbell's soup, Tide, Accelerator Active Energy, Buffalo Wild Wings, and much more.
After his retirement, Marriott Hotels signed him as their first-ever Fanbassador on a $2.4 million deal, which also included a $450,000 signing bonus.
Jason has done pretty well since his retirement. However, he has another jewel in his crown as well: his podcast with his brother. Over the years, their podcast has grown and recently even earned a new lucrative deal.
How Much Do Travis and Jason Kelce Earn From ‘New Heights’?
The Kelce brothers started the 'New Heights' podcast back in September 2022, and as of June 2026, the show has garnered a massive 3.16 million YouTube subscriber base and a 3.6 million Instagram following.
The podcast's explosive growth also caught the eye of Amazon's Wondery. In 2024, Wondery signed a blockbuster three-year, $100 million deal with New Heights, as per ESPN.
"We couldn't be more excited to team up with Wondery for the next phase of New Heights," Travis and Jason Kelce said in a statement back in 2024, as per ESPN. "We love this show and the fanbase that has grown with us over the last two seasons. Wondery understands the shared vision and will offer a wealth of experience and resources to take us to New Heights.”
Under the contract, both brothers are expected to earn around $33.3 million each over three years.
That said, what are your thoughts about Jason Kelce's earnings?
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