Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro and future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce officially announced his retirement on Monday in front of his friends and family. Kelce wrapped up an illustrious 13-year career with the Eagles that began in Week 1 of the 2011 season and ended in the Super Wild Card Weekend matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in January.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 4, 2024
The 36-year-old Kelce reminisced about the good times in Philadelphia and his journey to the pros. The star offensive lineman went out on his terms and left the NFL as one of the best linemen/centers in league history. Kelce was a seven-time Pro Bowler, six-time All-Pro, and a Super Bowl champion, which isn’t too shabby for a sixth-round pick out of the University of Cincinnati.
After Kelce announced his retirement and delivered an emotional speech, former and current Eagles players took to Twitter to give their teammate his flowers on a legendary career.
🦅Legend, @JasonKelce thank you and congratulations🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Nakobe Dean🔝🔜 (@NakobeDean) March 4, 2024
Jason Kelce is one of the finest men I have ever met!
Football loses a great player.
Society gains a great leader.
Best of luck my friend!— Ron Jaworski (@JawsCEOQB) March 4, 2024
Congrats to my good friend @JasonKelce on a legendary career. Had the crew over @greenlight but together a highlight tape of some of your best reps from 2023. I think this tape really shows your unique athleticism and how versatile you are as a player! 🫶 pic.twitter.com/X4FOhLVW6U
— Beau Allen (@Beau_Allen) March 4, 2024
Congrats to my guy @JasonKelce amazing career!!! #EaglesGoat https://t.co/Iy3f5WmzHV
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 4, 2024
Jason,
Some of my fondest coaching moments have been by your side these past 11 seasons. I’m so proud of the player you’ve worked to become and legacy you’ve built. I will miss having you by my side. It’s been my honor & I congratulate you on an incredible career.
Stout out pic.twitter.com/l5fYsHCjPw
— Jeff Stoutland (@CoachStoutland) March 4, 2024
— Brandon Brooks (@bbrooks_79) March 4, 2024
Emotional from the heart retirement speech from the great @JasonKelce We didn’t play a long time together, he was a great player and even better person.
His shotgun snaps were insanely fast and hard. #nastyplayer@Eagles @GoBearcatsFB @tkelce @ProFootballHOF @newheightshow pic.twitter.com/H9aLvTYs7k— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) March 4, 2024
I honestly don’t think you understand the impact you had on your teammates for the past 13 years.
I wouldn’t be the player I am without you and we would not have had the success without you; and that’s not even talking about your on-field talent.
Thank you for everything pic.twitter.com/bSCldHeDxY
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) March 4, 2024
Congrats to Jason Kelce on retiring after a fantastic career!!
It was an honor to play next to him for three years, and to win a Super Bowl with him. He was a great teammate, passionate, smart, tough, a great leader, and a great football player.
Best of luck in retirement!! pic.twitter.com/3Gl8ZEkGwp
— Stefen Wisniewski (@stefenwiz61) March 4, 2024
— Javon Hargrave (@Jay_MostWanted) March 4, 2024
🐐🙏🏾 Congrats on a legendary career brother. Honor to share the field with you for 5 years. Best to ever do it‼️ goodluck on the next chapter bro🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/r6kHO7tMN2
— Shaun Bradley® (Sdot) (@Sdot_Bradley5) March 4, 2024
The road goes on forever & the party never ends. @JasonKelce pic.twitter.com/4d7ZLZE8Ng
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 5, 2024
Congratulations bro!! One of the best to ever do it! With loads of leadership, athleticism & a unique style, all of your own!! 👊🏾😎 #TheyDontLikeUsAndWeDontCare#Legendary https://t.co/0CxIa8Ynce
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) March 4, 2024
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