Police at Penn State University are currently looking into a confrontation that took place between Jason Kelce, a retired center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and a fan over a cellphone during the weekend leading up to the football game featuring the Nittany Lions against Ohio State.

According to the incident log from the local police department, an entry from Saturday noted that an “officer observed a visitor damaging personal property.” The university’s public information officer, Jacqueline Sheader, acknowledged on Tuesday that the situation involved Kelce, and she indicated that the investigation is still active. The preliminary report identified potential charges related to criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

Footage circulating on social media depicted Kelce navigating through a crowd close to Beaver Stadium. Many fans were seen requesting photographs and fist bumps. However, an altercation ignited when one fan started taunting Kelce, making derogatory remarks, including an anti-gay slur directed at his brother, Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and is romantically linked to pop star Taylor Swift.

In that moment, video evidence captured Kelce taking the fan’s phone and throwing it to the ground before confronting the individual, who was dressed in Penn State gear. During this exchange, Kelce was also seen using the same anti-gay slur before another fan intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further.

Following the incident, Kelce offered an apology during ESPN’s pregame coverage on Monday night, stating, “In a heated moment, I decided to greet hate with hate. I fell short this week.” He expressed regret over the encounter, admitting, “I’m not proud” of how he handled the situation and acknowledged that he “fell down to a level that I shouldn’t have.”

This incident has drawn attention in the sports community, raising discussions about fan conduct and athlete responses to provocation, particularly in high-stress environments like game days. As the investigation proceeds, it serves as a reminder of the impact that heated exchanges can have, both personally and publicly.