Jason Kelce tells Eagles teammates he’s retiring after emotional sideline scene

NY Post ^ | Jan. 16, 2024, 8:02 a.m. ET | Jenna Lemoncelli P

[Red Badger]

Jason Kelce is calling it a career after 13 NFL seasons.

The Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center told his teammates in the locker room after Monday’s season-ending wild card loss to the Buccaneers that he is retiring, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The 36-year-old future Hall-of-Famer was visibly upset on the sidelines at the end of Philadelphia’s 32-9 loss at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Kelce appeared to be crying during the final seconds of the game when ESPN cameras panned to him on the sidelines.

“That looks like a man filled with emotion right now,” said Troy Aikman, who was calling the game with Joe Buck in the booth.

Kelce — who was set to become a free agent in March — then shared an exchange and a hug with his longtime offensive line coach, Jeff Stoutland.

[cowboyusa]

Lions ate going to smoke the Sucks next week, and I will enjoy it.

[randita]

“I don’t think I remember at team self destructing like the Eagles did this season.”

I sure do. Look up the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies.

[Red Badger]

What did I say?..............

[cowboyusa]

Well, bye. Kelcie is a good solid guy who has given a ton to Philly charities. He is the good Kelcie. Hos number 62 will be retired, and he will go downasonebof the greatest 🦅 ever.

[heylady]

I had to check the name because it definitely sounded like something I would write.

[dfwgator]

The NFC East was the NFC Least.

[Red Badger]

McCarthy hasn’t been fired yet?...................

[BigFreakinToad]

I was 4. I’m sure there have been, but in my memory the 23-24 Eagles fall was pretty epic.

[dfwgator]

Must be a Pennsylvania thing.

2020 Steelers started 11-0, lost the last 4 out of 5 games. Then lost to the Browns in the first round.

[Texan4Life]

[x]

I guess Taylor turned him down ...

[Red Badger]

That’s his brother, Travis. Jason is and Eagle, not a Chief.............