Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is reportedly ending his career after 13 seasons with the team.
Kelce was emotional on the sidelines Monday night as the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 32-9, in their wild card playoff matchup. He returned to the locker room and hugged general manager Howie Roseman, potentially for the last time in an Eagles uniform.
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Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles during the wild card playoff game against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The 36-year-old center told his teammates after the game that he was retiring, ESPN reported Tuesday. He declined to speak to reporters after the game.
“I love him,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said after the game. “He's special and I love him. He's one of the most special guys I've ever been around. He always has a place here.”
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Center Jason Kelce walks off the field after the Philadelphia Eagles lost their wild-card playoff game against the Buccaneers, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
If Monday is his last game in the NFL, Kelce will retire as a five-time first-team All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler. He was on the 2017 Super Bowl team that saw the Eagles defeat the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots for the franchise's first championship.
Kelce's status within the city increased when he gave a speech dressed as Mummer during the Super Bowl parade. She also developed a popular podcast with her brother, Travis.
The former Cincinnati standout is likely on track to be selected for the Hall of Fame.
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Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up for the wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 15, 2024 in Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
“He's a legend in the city, really in the league,” Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts said. “I don't want to hurt him or the things he's been able to do and overcome. His journey to where he is now wasn't easy. It's been a long, long time for him, and every year since I've been here I've been told, 'Are you going? to come back?'
“But he knows how much I love and appreciate him. He knows how much I've learned from him. He will always have a special place in my heart.”
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The Eagles selected Kelce in the sixth round of the 2011 draft. He began his career when Andy Reid was the head coach, played during the Chip Kelly and Doug Pederson eras, and appears to be finishing up with Sirianni.
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