Colts’ Zaire Franklin on brawl involving Eagles’ Jason Kelce: He snuck me, I wasn’t looking
The Colts and Eagles’ joint practice at the NovaCare Complex ended early after a massive brawl involving both teams.
According to multiple reports, All-Pro center Jason Kelce took offense to a late hit from Zaire Franklin on running back Kenneth Gainwell.
Cam Jurgens stated that Kelce had enough, and took running from about 50 yards before he flattened Franklin, causing both teams to engage in fistacuffs.
Can Jurgens on Jason Kelce’s 50-yard dash before leveling Colts LB Zaire Franklin, setting off a brouhaha: “He hit top speed there.” https://t.co/kIs9AIxLPS
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 22, 2023
Franklin, a Colts linebacker, and Philadelphia native, had a different view of what started the brawl.
Zaire Franklin on the Jason Kelce blindside hit: “He snuck me. I wasn’t looking.”
The Philly native attended La Salle High. https://t.co/1a6rRD7Y5b
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 22, 2023
Kelce addressed the media after practice, taking blame and holding himself accountable for losing control of his emotions.
Jason Kelce said “I let my emotions get the better of me.” and added he shouldn’t have done that. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/ISlz1dYrZm
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) August 22, 2023
The teams will meet again on Thursday night in a preseason game featuring rookies and critical backups.
