Jason Kelce Officially Retires From NFL, Gives Tearful Goodbye

Jason Kelce‘s NFL profession is over.

The Philadelphia Eagles famous person simply revealed he is formally retiring … saying at an emotional information convention Monday afternoon he is carried out.

Jason cried whereas making the announcement … in truth, tears streamed down his face even earlier than he started talking on the occasion. A number of instances throughout his speech, he wanted breaks to compose himself.

Loads of household and associates turned out to look at the 36-year-old heart say goodbye … together with Travis Kelce, who was additionally emotional as his huge bro addressed the gang.

All through his speech, Jason thanked a ton of individuals — particularly coaches and ex-teammates. He additionally referenced shedding the Tremendous Bowl to Travis.

Jason talked about assembly his spouse, Kylie, as effectively. And, he drew some huge laughs, too, when he talked about Nick Foles‘ “big d***” and Darren Sproles‘ “4-foot-8” peak.

After he thanked town of Philadelphia yet one more time, he left the rostrum with out taking questions — and gave an enormous hug to Travis.

Jason bought his begin within the league again in 2011, when the Eagles took him within the sixth spherical of the NFL draft. He went on to play in each recreation for Philly that season — and three years later, in 2014, he earned his first Professional Bowl choice.

Jason went on to make the Professional Bowl six extra instances … whereas recording All-Professional honors six whole instances as effectively.

In 2018, he gained his first Tremendous Bowl when he helped the Birds beat Tom Brady and the Patriots. Jason practically logged one other SB win in 2023, however his youthful brother and the Chiefs got here out on high in an epic matchup.

Whereas Jason was a star on the sector for practically the whole thing of his 13 seasons … his off-the-field profession actually exploded this previous season.

After Travis started courting Taylor Swift, the duo’s “New Heights” podcast took off. Jason additionally bought a bunch extra digital camera time on varied networks whereas the Eagles have been on off days.