Jason Kelce faces wrath of fans as Commanders blunder leads to claims of overexposure

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Jason Kelce was on the call for Sunday’s NFL London Game between the Indianapolis Colts and Washington… Redskins.The Super Bowl LII champion joined announcer Dave Pasch and Kurt Warner in the NFL Network booth, to watch all the action unfold at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Kelce called the Commanders the Redskins – a name they haven’t used since 2019GettyIndianapolis ran out comfortable 30-13 winners, in a game that saw Washington quarterback Marcus Mariota exit with a knee injury as roster issues continue to pile up.With the Commanders under the cosh, Kelce took a moment in the third quarter to praise their defense for the pressure they were putting on the Colts and their receivers.Unfortunately, though, he referred to the team by their old name.Jason Kelce goes viral for Redskins slip in NFL Network booth“When you’re in man-to-man coverage, it just takes one missed tackle, and that can turn into a huge play,” the NFL legend said on the broadcast.“The Redskins right now are doing a great job of not only staying tight, but making the play when the ball is in the receivers hand, and keeping it short of the sticks.”Pasch was quick to notice his error, and interjected: “Commanders… you did it. You said Redskins.“The three of us had a little gentleman’s bet on who would be first (to say it).”Kelce, gutted with his slip, then responded: “Oh my gosh, I nearly made it out! Sorry, Washington.”The team, of course, has not played as the Redskins since 2019.They were named Washington Football Team for two seasons in 2020 and 2021, before adopting the Commanders name in 2022.Washington renamed their football team seven years agoGettyKelce caught some flak for his slip on commentaryGettyWhile Kelce’s moment was nothing more than a slip of the tongue, some fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles legend popping up in the NFL Network booth.Fans turn on Jason Kelce after Washington slipThe former center is a very familiar face in retirement, and is one of ESPN’s top broadcast talents, who has been a regular on the Monday Night Countdown pregame crew since 2024.He also hosts a popular podcast with brother and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, beyond his broadcast TV role.Despite being a much-loved NFL legend, a handful of viewers weren’t too impressed with his effort on Sunday.“I swear Jason Kelce is haunting me. He’s EVERYWHERE!” one wrote of his appearance in the NFL Network booth.“Jason Kelce just dropped the ‘Redskins’ name, and had to be reminded they are now the Commanders. It’s been 6 years,” a second said.View Tweet: https://t.co/aDq5FNo0a2“Why do they insist on jamming Kelce down our throat? I used to like the guy but it’s too much already!” a third wrote.“Monday he said ‘we’ multiple times referring to his former team,” a fourth raged, referencing Kelce’s awkward moment with Pat McAfee on the MNF pregame show.While some fans weren’t happy, others jumped to defend Kelce’s call.“They will always be the Redskins,” one said on X.Some fans are worried Kelce is ‘everywhere’ on NFL broadcastsGetty“Every true NFL fan that I know (over the age of 30) still call them the Redskins. So what?” another asked.“The first non-annoying thing he’s done since retiring,” a third joked.A fourth wrote: “I’m sure Kelce didn’t mean any harm!”Following a run out in the NFL Network booth, Kelce will soon be back for his regular Monday Night Countdown duties, and will make sure the Commanders are fresh on his mind, should Washington come up in conversation.