Jason Kelce Tears Up Leaving Eagles' Locker Room After Final

Jason Kelce Tears Up Leaving Eagles' Locker Room After Final

After concluding his illustrious career, Jason Kelce sadly exited the Philadelphia Eagles' locker room. Travis Kelce, his older brother, conveyed reluctance to speak, but his somber expression revealed the emotions. Considered a future Hall of Famer, the NFL center bid farewell after the Eagles' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a wild card playoff game, privately announcing his retirement to teammates. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni openly expressed his admiration, stating, "I love him. He was special and one of the most remarkable people I've ever met." Throughout his thirteen seasons with the Eagles, Kelce stood as a key leader, witnessing six postseason appearances and two Super Bowl trips in the past seven seasons. As he emotionally observed Monday night's game from the sideline, Kelce, a sixth-round draft pick in 2011, concluded his entire career with the Eagles. Quarterback Jalen Hurts acknowledged Kelce's journey, emphasizing the challenges and growth over the years, expressing gratitude and admiration. Right tackle Lane Johnson shared that Kelce had hinted at retirement to teammates, praising him as one of the best in the game. Kelce, the fifth center in NFL history with at least six All-Pro selections, joins the ranks of Hall of Famers such as Jim Otto, Bulldog Turner, Dermontti Dawson, and Jim Ringo.
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