The future Hall of Fame center told his Philadelphia Eagles teammates following a playoff loss to Tampa Bay that he is retiring after 13 seasons.
Jason Kelce’s brilliant NFL career appears to have come to an end.
NBC News has reached out to the Eagles and Kelce’s representatives but has not received an immediate response.
Jason Kelce’s hailed as ‘the Eagle of the century’ by emotional Philadelphia fans who flood social media with tributes for the center – as he appears set to retire at 36 after playoffs loss
Eagles fans have flooded social media with tributes to Jason Kelce after it was reported on Monday morning that the All-Pro center is set to retire.
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Kelce looked emotional as he walked off the field following the Eagles’ 32-9 wild card round loss to the Bucs, and know we know why: he told his teammates he was retiring after the game, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
While Kelce, 36, has yet to address the news himself, Philly fans have not waited to offer their tributes, with one fan calling him the ‘Eagle of the century.’
What Jason Kelce did in an Eagles jersey was astounding,’ that fan said on X. ‘The motor for the team his entire career. The Eagle of this century. Don’t know what we’;; do without him.
Another said, ‘Gotta a lot of love for this guy. What he’s meant to his teammates, the organisation and the city. All the community work he does, some we see some we don’t. Thank you for helping bring a Super Bowl to this team and being the guy you are. Love you @JasonKelce.’
An emotional Jason Kelce finds his family in the stands postgame 💚 pic.twitter.com/nIJxKDHpxA
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2024
Kelce leaves football at the top of his game, having been named a first-team All-Pro for the sixth time last week.
The 191st overall pick (sixth round) of the 2011 NFL Draft, he spent his entire 13-year career with the Eagles and helped the team to a Super Bowl win in 2018.
The Cleveland Heights, Ohio native developed a reputation as a man of the people and also dedicated some of his time off the field towards philanthropy, as he and his brother Travis took part in an event benefitting the Eagles Autism Foundation in June.
So it’s no wonder that Eagles fans far and wide are sad to see the fan favorite go.
@JasonKelce thank you for everything you’ve done and given to the city!,’ another fan said. ‘Congratulations on a hell of a career! Best of luck with your future! Hope you will be with the eagles organization for years to come! Kelce university!!!!!’
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