Kelce Calls for Eagles to Return to Kelly Green
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce said on his podcast that the team should make its Kelly Green jersey the primary uniform again.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Football
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Jason Kelce called for the Philadelphia Eagles to make Kelly Green their main jersey on the New Heights podcast. Kelce said he hates the new jerseys and prefers Kelly Green, which he considers the main jersey the team should wear.
Why it matters
The debate touches on how Nike's uniform changes have affected how the Eagles' look is perceived by fans. Kelce argued the current Midnight Green uniforms look less impressive because Nike jerseys are stretchy and use different material than Reebok's.
Throwback and alternate jerseys account for as much as 30% of NFL jersey sales, according to Front Office Sports, and teams may wear them four times per season in 2025. Whether the Eagles will change their primary uniform has not been addressed.
The players
Jason Kelce
Jason Kelce is a former Philadelphia Eagles center and co-host of the New Heights podcast, known for his long career with the team.
Jeffrey Lurie
Jeffrey Lurie is the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, who purchased the team in 1994 and oversaw the adoption of Midnight Green.
The details
Kelce made the call during a discussion of the Eagles' jerseys on the New Heights podcast. The Eagles wore Kelly Green jerseys from 1985 to 1995 and adopted Midnight Green in 1996, a change that came after Jeffrey Lurie bought the team in 1994.
Timeline
1985 to 1995: The Eagles wore Kelly Green jerseys.
1996: Midnight Green was instituted as the main jersey.
April 3, 2012: Nike's Elite 51 uniforms were introduced for all 32 NFL teams.
2023: Kelly Green returned as an alternate uniform.
Season Trajectory
The Eagles switched from Reebok to Nike in 2012 as part of the league-wide Elite 51 uniform rollout. Kelce's comments revive a debate over those material changes at a time when throwback and alternate jerseys make up a growing share of league sales.
Throwback and alternate jerseys can now be worn up to four times per season, which affects how often fans may see Kelly Green in NFL games. Fans who want to buy an Eagles jersey should check whether a specific design is a primary or alternate uniform before purchasing.
The takeaway
Uniform changes affect more than appearance, since fabric and fit can change how a jersey looks on the field and in the stands. Fans weighing a jersey purchase may want to compare materials and check whether a design is a primary or throwback uniform.
Further reading
For more on the team's history, see Philadelphia Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
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