Jason Kelce Announces Retirement After 13 Seasons with Eagles

Jason Kelce 36 Philadelphia Eagles center is retiring from football.

NFL and ESPN sources confirm his final game on Monday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Kelce announced retirement post-Eagles' 32-9 loss emotionally watched last game on Monday night.

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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni praises Kelce invites him to return.

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Kelce's 13-year career includes 2017 Super Bowl win, five All-Pro and seven Pro Bowl appearances.

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In 2023 he played against brother Travis Kelce in a Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Quarterback Jalen Hurts calls Kelce a legend in the city and the league.

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Fellow lineman Lane Johnson hails Kelce as one of the best to ever play the game.

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Kelce overcame serious injuries, including a torn MCL and partial ACL tear in 2012.

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Played through the 2018 season with a Grade 2 MCL sprain, foot, elbow, and shoulder injuries.

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In a 2022 Amazon Prime documentary, Kelce expressed concerns about football's toll on his body.

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Contemplated retirement in 2022 due to family concerns and body strain.

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Despite deliberation, Kelce signed a one year contract in March 2023 returning for another year.

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Wife Kylie Kelce shares his longtime thoughts about retirement, hoping he retires comfortably with their children.

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