Eagles Legend Considering a Return to Philadelphia After Chargers Loss in a Brand New Role

Philadelphia, PA – Following the heartbreaking 19-22 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on December 8, 2025, at SoFi Stadium, the Philadelphia Eagles are in a real crisis. With three straight defeats pushing their record to 8-5, issues in the offensive line – especially the offensive line – are more evident than ever. Injuries to key players like Lane Johnson have left the NFC East powerhouse struggling, and now, a blockbuster rumor is circulating: An Eagles icon might return to save the day, but not in his old role!

This Monday Night Football matchup saw the Eagles dominate in yards (365 compared to the Chargers' 275) but commit too many mistakes, with a total of 5 turnovers – including 4 interceptions from quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Chargers capitalized on strong defense and precise field goals from Cameron Dicker to mount a comeback. In the ESPN broadcast booth, the trio of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Louis Riddick provided in-depth analysis of the Eagles' situation. Particularly, Aikman – the legendary former quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys – offered a "crazy" but intriguing suggestion: The Eagles should knock on the door of a retired former star to come back, because he "can still do it."

This 28-second commentary clip quickly went viral on X (Twitter), posted by the account @awfulannouncing – which specializes in quirky sports moments. In the video, Aikman sits in the middle, wearing a gray suit with his familiar goatee, flanked by Buck (brown suit, glasses) and Riddick (blue suit). They're discussing as the score shows Eagles 3 - Chargers 10 in the second quarter, with green-clad Eagles fans in the background. The clip cuts to the field, where player number 69 Landon Dickerson (guard) is playing, highlighting the chaos in the Eagles' offensive line.

And now, the big reveal: The figure Aikman is referring to is none other than Jason Kelce – the legendary center for the Eagles, who retired after the 2023-2024 season and played a major role in leading the team to a Super Bowl victory. Kelce, a Philadelphia icon with a storied career, is currently working as a commentator for ESPN and co-hosting the podcast "New Heights" with his brother Travis Kelce. But according to insider sources and Aikman's comments, Kelce is seriously considering a return to the Eagles – not in his old center position, but in a completely new role: Offensive coordinator!

Troy Aikman on the idea of the Eagles calling Jason Kelce to come out of retirement: "I would be surprised if they haven't already... I think I'd be knocking on his door every week to try to get him to come back. He can still do it." #NFL #MNF pic.twitter.com/7d7fc27Ws1

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 9, 2025

This idea sounds "awful" (quirky) as @awfulannouncing points out, but it reflects the deep frustration with the Eagles' current performance. Kelce has lost about 40 pounds (18 kg) to maintain his health post-retirement, and at age 36, he's no longer in peak playing condition. However, with his vast experience and deep understanding of the offensive line, Kelce could be the perfect "remedy" to revive the faltering offense. Aikman even joked that he would "knock on his door every week" to persuade him, emphasizing that Kelce "can still do it" – perhaps alluding to a coaching role rather than playing.

Reactions from the NFL fan community on X are chaotic: The post garnered over 870 likes and nearly 195k views. Some are excited, like "This could save the Eagles!", but most are skeptical and critical. A standout reply: "Do they know that he’s lost like 40 pounds?" (Do they know he’s lost like 40 pounds?), while another complains: "Anyone else can't stand Jason Kelce or just me?" (Anyone else can't stand Jason Kelce or just me?). Regardless, the idea of Kelce as offensive coordinator is creating waves, especially as the Eagles need a boost to salvage the season.