Guess who’s hanging up the cleats and ready to tackle retirement with more enthusiasm than a kid in a candy store? None other than Jason Kelce, the guy who’s been snapping footballs like he’s playing a high-stakes game of catch with destiny! You might remember him as the soon-to-be legend in the Philadelphia Eagles’ lineup, but get ready to bid adieu because retirement is knocking on his door.
At the sprightly age of 36 (in football years, that’s practically a tortoise), Kelce has decided to call it quits. Sure, in the grand scheme of life, 36 is still in the “What moisturizer do you use?” range, but in the NFL, it’s basically the senior discount age. NFL insider and professional bearer of news, Adam Schefter, spilled the beans on Twitter faster than you can say “touchdown.”
In a tweet that probably had more suspense than the latest thriller novel, Schefter announced, “Six-time All-Pro and future Hall-of-Fame center Jason Kelce told his Eaglesโ teammates in Monday nightโs postgame locker room that he is in fact retiring, per league sources.” Cue the dramatic music and dim the lights because retirement is stealing the spotlight.
And in case you missed the memo, the Eagles didn’t exactly have the best Monday night โ they lost their NFL playoff game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Talk about going out with a bang (or maybe a fumbled snap). But hey, who needs a Super Bowl ring when you can retire with the satisfaction of a well-executed retirement announcement?
This isn’t the first time retirement flirted with Kelce. According to the grapevine, he’s considered it after previous seasons, but this time, it’s as real as a touchdown dance in the end zone.
Oh, and did we mention that Jason’s brother is none other than Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs? You know, the guy who’s romancing Taylor Swift? Because when you’re part of the Kelce family, retirement isn’t the only thing making headlines โ there’s a touch of romance in the air. Move over, NFL, the Kelce brothers are here to steal the spotlight, one retirement and one celebrity relationship at a time!
Six-time All-Pro and future Hall-of-Fame center Jason Kelce told his Eaglesโ teammates in Monday nightโs postgame locker room that he is in fact retiring, per league sources.
The 36-year-old Kelce became visibly emotional at the end of the Eaglesโ 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers. Heโฆ pic.twitter.com/GofAAlFtUd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 16, 2024