It’s official! After 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Kelce tearfully announced his retirement from the NFL.
During a press conference on Monday, March 4, Kelce appeared to sob as he declared he was retiring. “Not a good start,” she joked.
Jason Kelce then talked about his time in the NFL. “Even though last season really sucked, I wouldn’t trade my team with you or those teams for the world,” he continued.
“Everything happens for a reason. And I really enjoyed my time with your trainer. Sometimes the flowers recede a little but the roots remain. And I can’t wait to see how it blooms again next season.”
Jason Kelce then recalled several moments with NFL coaches Andy Reid, Chip Kelly and Doug Pederson.
According to Fox News, Kelce played in 193 games during his NFL career. This is the second most in team history. He made 156 consecutive starts, which is an Eagles franchise record. Kelce is notably a seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro selection.
Kelce was also the Eagles’ sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft. He and the Eagles won the 2018 Super Bowl. He then faced his brother, Chiefs tight end Travis, in the 2023 Super Bowl. Travis was present as Jason made his retirement announcement.
Speculation about Jason Kelce’s retirement came after the Eagles lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card Round.
Philadelphia Eagles President and CEO Jeffrey Lurie Responds to News of Jason Kelce’s Retirement
In a statement, Philadelphia Eagles president and CEO Jeffrey Lurie responded to Jason Kelce’s retirement announcement.
“It’s hard to put into words how much Jason Kelce has meant to everyone in this organization, to the city of Philadelphia and to our fans,” Lurie shared. “He gave us everything he had for 13 years, and he did it in a truly authentic way.”
“Jason was an incredible football player; a future Hall of Famer who would have succeeded anywhere. But has there ever been a more perfect marriage between a player, a city and a team?
Lurie further spoke about Kelce’s determination, intelligence and versatility. “From starting as a rookie center in a lockout season to thriving under multiple coaches and offensive schemes, they set him apart from others at his position.”
“The genuine love and care he showed his coaches, teammates and staff endeared him to everyone he worked with. The passion and intensity that he put into everything he did, both on and off the court, made a city fall in love with him.”
Lurie added that it has been a pleasure to watch Jason Kelce’s career and get to know him and his family. “We wish Jason, Kylie and their three wonderful daughters all the best as they begin their next chapter together.”
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