Jason Kelce Picks Up Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson as He’s Officially Welcomed into Monday Night Football

Jason Kelce is officially entering his Monday Night Football era!

On Tuesday, May 14, the former Philadelphia Eagles center, 36, celebrated his official welcome by embracing and lifting Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson into the air as she introduced him at the Disney upfront — an event where the network announces new programming lineups.

Following his NFL retirement on March 4, Kelce will be ESPN’s new Monday Night Countdown commentator.

“I feel incredible,” he said onstage at the event. “I know what it takes to be great — it takes a great team. I am more than psyched to participate in all the shenanigans that’ll take place this season.”

Kelce continued, “I have three wonderful daughters, and my wife K and I, we’ll be taking full advantage.”