Philadelphia Eagles suffered a crushing 32-9 loss against the Tamba Bay Buccaneers and franchise legend Jason Kelce couldn’t hold back tears as he probably bids adieu to his playing career.
#Eagles C Jason Kelce was tearing up on the sideline as the game went final.
This could be the end for him. Heck of a career if it is.pic.twitter.com/swmEqgQEX4
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 16, 2024
Jason Kelce has been contemplating retirement for quite some years now. After his emotional moment, the question arose again. This time, there will be no next time as he has made his decision as per Mike Garafolo.
As per Mike Garafolo, Jason Kelce has informed his teammates that he intends to retire from the game. His emotional moment off the pitch
Jason Kelce has informed his teammates of his future
In the final moments of the game against the Buccaneers, Kelce tightly hugged his offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. The hug has been the answer to the question over the past 3 years.
As per Mike Garafolo, Jason Kelce has informed his teammates that he intends to retire from the game. His emotional moment on the sidelines and his hug with Stoutland marks the end of a legendary 13-year career.
Jason Kelce hugging Jeff Stoutland as the clock expires. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/UZi4EuKFhv
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) January 16, 2024
Eagles center Jason Kelce informs teammates he is retiring. (via @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/RnhxpfIVc9
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2024
The Eagles center avoided the media and the questions as he went to the stands and found his mother and father. He thanked them for everything and walked off the pitch, which is the final time in his career.
LEGEND: Jason Kelce walked over to his mom and dad, thanked them for everything, and then walks off the field for what appears to be the final time.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 16, 2024
The Eagles started the season on a bright note with 10 wins out of 11. The San Francisco 49ers suddenly put the great season they were having to a halt. They went on to lose 6 out of 7 games. Even though the Eagles failed to live up to the promise at the start, Jason Kelce had a great season. He allowed just one sack and 12 pressures on the year, with a pressure rate per drop-back of 1.9%, and making it to the first-team All-Pro for the sixth time, this season.
Jason Kelce makes it to the first-team All-Pro for the sixth time out of the last seven seasons as a center, becoming the 5th center in NFL history to accomplish this feat. He is also the only center to have six first-team All-Pro selections and a Super Bowl title since the merger.
One of the greatest players and men our game has ever seen:
– 13 seasons with the @Eagles
– Super Bowl LII Champion
– 7x Pro Bowls
– 6x First-team All-ProCongrats on an incredible career, @JasonKelce. 👏 pic.twitter.com/4WELORWlsV
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2024
Boasting an iconic career, Jason Kelce is probably the best center in NFL history. The forever Eagles man is a certified future Hall of Famer. As he waits for his induction into the Football Hall of Fame, he might be joining his brother Travis Kelce full-time in their New Heights podcast.
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