Jason Kelce retirement: the devastating moment he realized his legendary career was over
His final game was a 32-9 playoff loss to the Buccaneers
Eagles center Jason KelceAP
PARKER JOHNSON
Jason Kelce did all he could to fight the tears, but the emotions got the better of the Eagles center, who announced his retirement after Philadelphia‘s shock loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL playoffs.
Watch: Jason Kelce fights back tears at end of Eagles season
With his sixth all-Pro selection this season, Kelce cemented his place as one of the greatest centers ever, while spearheading the Eagles’ unstoppable signature play: the Brotherly Shove.
Known for his open and honest relationship with the media, Kelce shocked fans by leaving the locker room without doing an interview, offering reporters a sorrowful apology.
“No, guys,” Kelce said, moments after telling his teammates his plan to retire, according to reports from Adam Schefter. “Not today. Sorry.”
Jason Kelce to have Last Dance with Travis?
Jason seems ready to hang up his cleats and spend more time with his wife, Kylie Kelce and their kids, but speculative fans are clinging to hope that he could sign for the Kansas City Chiefs and play one last season with his brother, Travis Kelce.
No matter what he decides, Jason will fall back on an iconic career and a platform of off-field success highlighted by his commercial sponsorships and New Heights podcast with Travis. Fans eagerly await Wednesday’s show, hoping for more insight into the elder Kelce brother’s plans for the future.
