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Glenn Erby

National media reaction to Eagles’ All-Pro Jason Kelce announcing his retirement

Jason Kelce Eagles Travis Kelce the Philadelphia Eagles NFL Dave Zangaro Nick Sirianni Mitchell Leff Philadelphia Andrew Marchand

In what can only be described as the most eloquent and passionate retirement speech you’ll ever hear, Jason Kelce has walked away from the NFL after 13 seasons.

A sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Kelce started and played in 193 games over his 13 seasons.

Jason Kelce is the fifth center in NFL history with at least six All-Pro selections. The other four — Jim Otto, Bulldog Turner, Dermotti Dawson, and Jim Ringo — are all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

With the Eagles officially moving into another era, here’s the national media reaction to Kelce’s announcement.

Dave Zangaro

Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) prepares to snap the ball against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Dave Zangaro

Sep 6, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) prepares to snap the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Tim McManus

Dec 13, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) receives a snap from center Jason Kelce (62) during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Martin Frank

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Jason Kelce, Donna Kelce and Taylor swift celebrate after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25-22 in overtime. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Benjamin Solak

Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts (1) and Jason Kelce (62) celebrate after Hurts’ touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Jeff McLane

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 14: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles talks with Brian O’Neill #75 of the Minnesota Vikings after the Eagles defeated the Vikings 34-28 at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Tom Pelissero

Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Kerr

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Brooks Kubean

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles lines up for a play in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Athletic

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Cleveland Browns during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Browns tied the Eagles 18-18. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Chris Long

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 22: A.J. Brown #11 is congratulated by Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field on October 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Mike Garafalo

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles directs his team during the first half in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Andrew Marchand

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Kelce will have options outside of his New Heights Podcast.

NFL

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Damone Clark #33 of the Dallas Cowboys get into an altercation during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

ESP

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 06: Mother Donna Kelce (C) gives cookies to her son’s Jason Kelce (L) #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce (R) #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVII Opening Night presented by Fast Twitch at Footprint Center on February 06, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Travis Kelce

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with his brother Jason Kelce after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The 33rd Team

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 04: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles and NFC reacts during the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 04, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Ari Meirov

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Head coach Nick Sirianni and Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles hug during the NFC Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Sporting News

Feb 4, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC center Jason Kelce (62) of the Philadelphia Eagles before the 2024 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Sports Center

Feb 4, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC center Jason Kelce (62) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2024 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

RGIII

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Jason Kelce brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) watches play during the third quarter of Super Bowl LVIII between Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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