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Jason Kelce Announces Retirement After Philadelphia Eagles’ End-Of-Season Collapse: REPORT

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Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after a loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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Andrew Powell Sports and Entertainment Blogger
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Congratulations, Jason, on one hell of a career!

Jason Kelce, who is the superstar center for the Philadelphia Eagles and the way less-annoying brother of Travis Kelce, announced to his teammates in the postgame locker room Monday night that he is retiring, according to ESPN.

The 36-year-old Kelce was clearly emotional after the Eagles were defeated, 32-9, in the NFC Wild Card Round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which led many to speculate that he could be retiring.

A six-time All-Pro and a future Hall of Famer, Kelce has considered retirement in past recent seasons. However, he’s decided to pull the trigger this time and make it happen, according to ESPN. (RELATED: A-Town Down? Bill Belichick Officially Holds First Interview With Atlanta Falcons)

Following the game, Kelce declined to talk with the media.

“No guys, not today,” said Kelce.

After being selected in the 2011 NFL Draft (sixth round), Kelce has spent all 13 seasons with the Eagles, which featured six playoff appearances, two trips to the Super Bowl and one championship ring from defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

In all-time NFL history, Kelce is the fifth center that has at least six All-Pro selections. The first four — Bulldog Turner, Jim Ringo, Jim Otto and Dermontti Dawson — are Pro Football Hall of Fame members.

I know I’ve talked my trash in the past (blame his brother Travis), but in all seriousness, Jason is a pretty cool dude.


Congratulations, my man, on retirement — enjoy that money and that Super Bowl ring, you deserve it.