Jason Kelce will go down as one of the greatest Philadelphia Eagles players of all time. Yet, the bitter taste of a 23-point loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC wild-card round. And the unraveling of a once-commanding 10-1 start with six losses in the final seven games casts a shadow on this gridiron luminary’s farewell.

In the aftermath of that defeat, emotions ran high for Kelce, as the curtains closed on the Eagles’ season. The veteran had been toying with retirement thoughts for a few years, typically allowing his body to be the arbiter of his fate come March. However, this time around, it’s different.

Jason Kelce calls it quits

Despite the Eagles’ late-season struggles, Jason Kelce showcased his prowess with yet another stellar campaign. The six-time All-Pro and imminent Hall of Famer had flirted with retirement notions in previous years, but now the decision has been made. NFL took to social media platform ‘X’ to share the major bombshell. Captioned, “Eagles center Jason Kelce informs teammates he is retiring. (via @MikeGarafolo)”

A resilient force since his selection as a sixth-round draft pick in 2011, Kelce dedicated all 13 years of his illustrious career to the Eagles, emerging as a stalwart leader for a team that navigated six postseasons and two Super Bowl trips in the last seven seasons.

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Despite the somber post-game atmosphere, Kelce declined to engage with reporters in the locker room, simply stating, ‘No guys, not today.’ The seasoned center played the entirety of this season under a one-year contract, poised to hit free agency come March, marking the end of an era for one of Philadelphia’s gridiron icons.

Jason Kelce’s post-NFL plan revealed?

Beyond the gridiron, Jason Kelce continues to dominate as the dynamic co-host of the ‘New Heights‘ podcast. Boasting an impressive 1.84 million subscribers, this podcast recently clinched the top spot on Apple’s rankings earlier this month. Travis and Jason Kelce, accustomed to juggling recording schedules around the demanding NFL season. Usually find themselves strapped for time early in the week. Aligning with the rigors of practices and game prep.

However, with the NFL chapter of Kelce’s illustrious career now closed, a new window of opportunity swings wide open. The prospect of committing full-time to podcasting looms on the horizon. As the Eagles’ center hangs up his cleats for future seasons, the question lingers: will Kelce make significant strides in his podcasting career? With his trademark tenacity and a world of possibilities ahead, it’s a storyline worth keeping an eye on for fans and followers alike.

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