All the signs were there on Monday night, as the Philadelphia Eagles lost a playoff game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jason Kelce got choked up on the sidelines, while cameras captured a sweet moment with his family as he exited. The speculation over his possible retirement was everywhere?
And on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, It’s really happening: The future Hall of Famer (no doubt here) told his teammates after the game that he was done.
Of course Eagles fans everywhere paid tribute to the player who helped the city win a Super Bowl. Here’s a sampling:
Six-time All-Pro and future Hall-of-Fame center Jason Kelce told his Eagles’ teammates in Monday night’s postgame locker room that he is in fact retiring, per league sources.
The 36-year-old Kelce became visibly emotional at the end of the Eagles’ 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers. He… pic.twitter.com/GofAAlFtUd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 16, 2024
Thank you 62 https://t.co/6QvNE9F2PV
— Evan Thorpé (@EThorpe_) January 16, 2024
A first ballot Hall of Famer
His number 62 should be retired by the franchise
One of the most beloved Eagles ever
Salute to an unbelievable career https://t.co/pqnU5I6GYU
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 16, 2024
Jason Kelce Forever 💚 pic.twitter.com/Rk7fIiZMC2
— Underground Sports Philadelphia (@UndergroundPHI) January 16, 2024
Thank you Jason Kelce. Forever an Eagles legend. Forever a legend. pic.twitter.com/8ADdU7w2Hm
— Haley Taylor Simon (@Haleytsimon) January 16, 2024
First-ballot. Not even a question. https://t.co/eL01CdMf5q
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) January 16, 2024
OH MY GOD IM SOBBING HYSTERICALLY pic.twitter.com/qHBasybLrg
— Tiffani 🩵 (@LavenderKelce) January 16, 2024
I love you Jason Kelce. Thank you for everything.
— James Seltzer (@JamesSeltzer) January 16, 2024
Jason Kelce is the face of the #Eagles. Not just now, but the face of the franchise.
They have had so many amazing players, but Kelce defines this franchise as much/more than any other player whose worn an Eagles uniform
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 16, 2024
Thank you for EVERYTHING, Kelce! See you in Canton! Forever an Eagle! 💚🦅💚🦅#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/x0ydcm61ro
— ℕ𝕚𝕔𝕠𝕝𝕖 (@cocoeagles88) January 16, 2024
