One of the greatest offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL has officially called it a career.
The Philadelphia Eagles held a press conference on Monday where longtime center Jason Kelce shared his intent to retire from the league after 13 seasons playing for the franchise.
The sixth-round pick out of Cincinnati made seven Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in 2018. He’s a six-time first-team All-Pro player in his career.
Kelce turned into a quick fan favorite with the Eagles and has built a strong following off the field along with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, on their podcast New Heights. Amazon released a documentary about the longtime Eagles player in 2023.
Seven-time Pro-Bowl selection and Philadelphia sports icon Jason Kelce announced he is retiring from the NFL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 4, 2024
NFL fans immediately showed their admiration for Kelce, the Philly sports legend and future Hall of Famer, and his incredible career as news broke of his official retirement from the league.
Have a good retirement big fella https://t.co/gogU3GdAQ0 pic.twitter.com/5UEM4riONr
— Xavier D. Triche (@Xavier_Triche) March 4, 2024
The Jason Kelce story is just fantastic. Just grinded away early in his career, kept working at his craft and was a 1st team All Pro in 6 of his last 7 seasons. Outstanding leader of men and will be a Hall of Famer. https://t.co/uQorR90DiY
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) March 4, 2024
Kelce goes out at the top of his position even after 13 seasons. One of the best players that I’ve watched in my time. https://t.co/f0Nc9PajPF
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) March 4, 2024
Will forever be remembered as one of the greatest Philadelphia athletes. Jason Kelce gave us everything he had on and off the field. Excited for him to crush it in his post-playing career on the media side of things
He should never pay for a beer in Philadelphia ever again https://t.co/1GLkVjgYk0
— Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) March 4, 2024
Good enjoy your family. You did amazing https://t.co/s829hpxLWR pic.twitter.com/miuQEbwuWI
— Caitlin Clark Stan Acc (@Jaymillz31) March 4, 2024
greatest to ever do it. emotional day. thank you for everything. https://t.co/BwycExOPwp pic.twitter.com/WcUg2hO7yi
— everlasting love for Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown (@nosxaj21) March 4, 2024
Jason Kelce is officially retiring from the NFL.
The goat has played his last snap as Center of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Thank you for everything, Jason. #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/ITikNmYWbA pic.twitter.com/fEk6WNsjEj
— Philly Sports – Love & Pain (@PHLSportsPain) March 4, 2024
Goodnight, sweet prince. https://t.co/TXGsNvGykJ pic.twitter.com/WFsupLI9dq
— Sean (@Sean_C22) March 4, 2024
It’s been a great Ride. Thank you Kelce https://t.co/3Z1KaR7eQ9 pic.twitter.com/1ptbk74YIO
— Paye (@_SlickTheRuler) March 4, 2024
An all-time great, one of my favorite non Chiefs ever. Congrats to him on a great career https://t.co/tdSxlO1LMq
— Andrew Schnittker (@aschnitt53) March 4, 2024
Goodbye, legend❤️🦅 https://t.co/jjYtWcaFkM pic.twitter.com/uptoYdD04W
— 🔔Joel Embiid Stan🦅 (@bigpapa8942) March 4, 2024
Legend https://t.co/NqL6vSlE3m
— Tom Grossi (@tomgrossicomedy) March 4, 2024