Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce wants to announce his retirement on his own terms
LA TimesPhiladelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce walks off the field following an NFL wild-card playoff game loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. On the “New Heights” podcast he shares with his brother Travis, Jason Kelce explained Wednesday that reports that he’d decided to retire after 13 seasons weren’t exactly erroneous, but that a decision of that importance shouldn’t be made — or announced — after a devastating playoff loss. It’s just something I think when it’s time to officially announce what’s happening in the future, it’ll be done in a way that’s definitive and pays respect to a lot of people and individuals that have meant a lot to me and has led to the career I’ve had.” When the game ended, Kelce hugged longtime Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, jogged over to acknowledge his family in the stands and politely told reporters he wasn’t ready to talk to them. “ and said on a radio show, “I’m not even the sexiest man in my family, let alone the sexiest man alive.” Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… https://t.co/Kzm0xD2aG9 — Jason Kelce November 8, 2023 Travis Kelce, 34, ended speculation about whether he plans to retire when the season concludes, saying ahead of the Chiefs’ 26-7 wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday: “I have no reason to stop playing football. Kelce drew a breath to collect his emotions and continued: “A lot of guys were like, ‘If that is your last game, I feel sorry for you.’ Don’t feel sorry for me, M— F—.”