Jason Kelce says NFL owner's drink toss at fan was ‘disrespectful,’ would rather be punched in the face

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David Tepper’s drink-throwing fiasco at the Carolina Panthers’ game on Sunday didn’t go over well with the NFL.

Apparently, the Kelce brothers didn’t appreciate the gesture either. 

David Tepper of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the New York Giants prior to the game at MetLife Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

The NFL owner was fined $300,000 by the league on Tuesday after he appeared to throw a drink on Jacksonville Jaguars fans in the final minutes of the Panthers’ 26-0 loss. 

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"I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday," Tepper said in a statement. "I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the NFL’s code of conduct and accept the League’s discipline for my behavior."

It wasn’t immediately clear what led up to Tepper’s actions, but the Jason and Travis Kelce weren’t impressed with the gesture when discussing it on the latest episode of the "New Heights" podcast. 

Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

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"Throwing a drink, or like spitting on somebody is just like — I’d rather you just punch me in the face," the veteran Philadelphia Eagles center said with a laugh. "I don’t know why that is so much more disrespectful to somebody."

"There's an air of like, ‘I’m better than you’ in that toss," he continued. "Is that fair to