After a legendary NFL career, Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce announced his retirement in March. But Jason didn’t spend much time in the recliner before deciding on his next job. So the future Hall of Famer will join ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” pregame show this fall.
The broadcast team already includes other NFL legends, Randy Moss and Ryan Clark. Robert Griffin III, Alex Smith and Marcus Spears are also among the former players on set.
“The recently retired Jason Kelce is heading to ESPN to be a part of their “Monday Night Football” pregame show,” sources briefed on the move said. Atlético”, Andres Marchand The Athletic wrote.
“Kelce, who just retired after what is considered a Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles, was sought out by multiple networks. But he is scheduled to appear on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown,” Marchand added.
Several networks pursued Jason Kelce
The source notes that Kelce became a highly touted free agent in the television world. Noting that the new heights The co-host had several suitors. One of those suitors was Amazon, which has the rights to “Thursday Night Football.” Jason and his wife Kylie had also previously done a documentary-style series on the network before his retirement.
“Jason, 36, has taken an interest in the media and has garnered interest from NBC, CBS and Amazon, among others,” Marchand added.
“He and his wife, Kylie, already had a pre-existing relationship with Amazon as they made a docuseries called “Kelce,” which followed him through its final season. Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday night set is already pretty packed. “Both NBC and CBS were interested in adding Kelce to their Sunday desks.”
The potential for Kelce to appear on television every week is something to celebrate. However, ESPN has yet to confirm the report.
Kylie gives Jason a thoughtful retirement gift
Kelce has had one of the most decorated careers in NFL history. His resume says six-time first-team All-Pro selection, seven-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champion.
Even more impressive is that Kelce spent all thirteen NFL seasons with one franchise, the Philadelphia Eagles. So Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce, gave him a most appropriate gift to commemorate his farewell to football.
It is a wooden replica of the Philadelphia Eagles’ stadium, Lincoln Financial Field. And the details are unmatched, to say the least.
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