Eagles' Jason Kelce apologizes for 'cheap shot' that sparked melee during joint practice with Colts

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Tensions flared during Tuesday's joint practice between the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. 

Five-time All-Pro center Jason Kelce blindsided Zaire Franklin at the end of a play, which appeared to spark a brawl, according to multiple reports. 

Kelce seemed to take exception with the level of physicality the Colts linebacker had with Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell during back-to-back plays.

The practice session was cut short due to the melee. The Eagles center later took ownership of his actions which were described as a "cheap shot."

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Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 10, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

"We try and keep things civil on the field, and I pride myself on being a guy that sustains the emotions and level of play out there, and I let my emotions get the better of me," Kelce said. "That certainly doesn't belong out there on the field, and a little ashamed that it got to that level."

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Kelce also did not speak with Franklin after the practice, citing the need to let tensions cool down. 

"Tensions are a little bit too high for that right now," Kelce noted.

Franklin said he still has respect for Kelce.

"When you have joint practices against other organizations, sometimes your speed ain't their speed," Franklin said. "People get offended — that's life.

"Growing up in Philly, watching [Kelce] for a long time — lot of respect for him. Talked to him a little bit