Retired NFL Star Jason Kelce Tries Out US Bobsled Team

Kelce joins US bobsled team in Park City ahead of 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce recently joined the US bobsled team in Park City, Utah to test his skills on the ice ahead of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Kelce underwent speed and power testing with the team's head coach Chris Fogt before trying out the bobsled track, reaching speeds over 80 mph.

Why it matters

Bobsled has a history of attracting athletes from other sports, especially those with backgrounds in football. Kelce's participation highlights the crossover appeal and physical demands of the sport, as the US team prepares for the upcoming Winter Games.

The details

Kelce first underwent speed and power testing with the team, including a 30m sprint, vertical jump, and broad jump. He then practiced pushing a sled on wheels down the push track before getting the chance to ride in a four-man bobsled on the ice track, reaching speeds over 80 mph. Kelce described the experience as surprisingly intense, noting it felt nothing like a roller coaster.

  • On February 19, 2026, Kelce joined the US bobsled team in Park City, Utah.
  • The four-man bobsled competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held on February 21 and 22 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

The players

Jason Kelce

A retired center for the Philadelphia Eagles who is now testing his skills with the US bobsled team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Chris Fogt

The head coach of the US bobsled team and a three-time Olympian.

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What they’re saying

“You might not be good enough, but let's at least try,”

— Chris Fogt, Head Coach, US Bobsled Team (YouTube video)

“I do think going down the track was probably the most surprising. I thought it'd kind of be like a roller coaster, you're like going around, it's nothing like a roller coaster. It feels like it's one of those things where you really don't know what it feels like until you do it.”

— Jason Kelce (YouTube video)

What’s next

The four-man bobsled competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held on February 21 and 22 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, where Kelce and the US team will look to compete.

The takeaway

Kelce's participation with the US bobsled team highlights the crossover appeal of the sport, as it continues to attract elite athletes from other disciplines who possess the speed, power, and courage required to excel on the ice.