Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. The Eagles selected Kelce in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 13-year career in Philadelphia.
Following Kelce’s retirement announcement, the Eagles released a tribute video dedicated to the All-Pro center…
Eagles star reflects on time in Philadelphia
During his tenure, he was a seven-time Pro-Bowl selection and six-time All-Pro, and led the team to its only Super Bowl title in 2018. Kelce recalled the moments after the Eagles drafted him in 2011. Speaking specifically with his former agent Jason Bernstein.
“Immediately after I was cast, my agent Jason Bernstein said, ‘You have no idea how perfect this is. You’re going to fit in great. You’re going to fit in really well in Philadelphia, this is your kind of city,” Kelce said. “Thirteen seasons in Philadelphia and I remember a career full of ups and downs.”
The Eagles star also showed his gratitude to several members of the organization.
“There are so many teammates, coaches, support staff, trainers, equipment, cafeteria workers, that you have no idea how many people in this building it takes to help our players and me,” Kelce continued.
“I would like to thank you all by name, but we would be here too long for anyone to listen any further. So instead, I’ll share memories, if that’s okay with everyone. When I look back, I’m sure there are things I’ll forget. But these are the things I’m sure I won’t do.”
Jason Kelce considered retiring before this season
It took a couple of months for Kelce to officially announce his retirement from the NFL. But it’s not like that thought hasn’t crossed the Eagles star’s mind. Kelce starred in an Amazon Prime documentary last year that documents his life off the field. In the documentary, his wife Kylie revealed that the Pro Bowl center has considered retiring “for years.”
“I don’t think people realize that the beating you’re taking affects the way you interact with your family,” he said.
“I always tell people, no matter what happens with football, how it ends, I would like him to retire when he can still get on the field and play comfortably with our children.”
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