With Jason Kelce seemingly hanging up his shoulder pads for good, the NFL world started commemorating the future Hall of Fame center on Tuesday. Heck, even Taylor Swift fans couldn’t believe how emotional they were over Kelce riding off into the sunset.
One of the better stories about Kelce came from NFL on Fox reporter Laura Okmin. She revealed that Kelce actually had an amusing NSFW catchphrase he used for every Tush Push the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense utilized. (Even this one.) As the focal point for Jalen Hurts trying to cross the first-down marker, it was Kelce’s way of acknowledging the pain and toll the short-yardage play took on his body.
And it nailed Kelce’s hilarious personality to a tee:
My favorite quote of the season was one I couldn’t say on TV. Explaining the toll the tush push takes on you, @JasonKelce told me upon push, he yells, “FU@K MY LIFE!” (Jalen Hurts confirmed) Here’s to a man who also screams – and lives –
“I LOVE my life” just as passionately. pic.twitter.com/yd0g2az9bB— Laura Okmin (@LauraOkmin) January 16, 2024
That is absolute gold. Crucially, Kelce never rebelled and refused to help on the Tush Push. He cared more about his teammates and winning than the physical toll on his body. But it’s still so funny he found a way to create some momentary joy for himself as he repeatedly crumpled his body at the line of scrimmage every week.
If that doesn’t sum up Jason Kelce’s NFL career, I don’t know what does.
NFL fans thought Kelce's NSFW catchphrase about the Tush Push was hilarious
Jason Kelce every time they called for the "Tush Push" this season https://t.co/QzQ4sJYK2r pic.twitter.com/c0fyFTO8i9
— The Tall Traveler (@TallTraveler1) January 16, 2024
The tush push retired Kelce. #fedup https://t.co/ApaVt1BPsu
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) January 16, 2024
Offensive linemen are consistently the funniest people in all of sports https://t.co/74c3Ex98cy
— JR (@pdxbrocialite) January 16, 2024
me every time something breaks down in my old house 🤣 I love Jason Kelce. Look forward to seeing him on sports talk soon https://t.co/jBhDLBH67J
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) January 16, 2024
This poor man is beat to hell. There will never be another quite like him.
Ride off into the beer-and-golf-soaked sunset, sweet prince. https://t.co/8kMX5PmXJ1
— Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) January 16, 2024
Yup that’s definitely @JasonKelce. Hate to see him retire but I don’t blame him and wish him the best in whatever he decides to do. https://t.co/uV45CPN014
— Teddy (@tedsterg09) January 16, 2024
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) January 16, 2024
relatable https://t.co/35S5bNcuaL
— jhon (@gamiknow) January 16, 2024
Jason is a treasure! 😂☠️ https://t.co/OHbbqN7AXo
— Nico Tomacelli (@NicoTomacelli) January 16, 2024
