Jason Kelce, the long-time Eagles center, finds himself at a crossroads as retirement rumors swirl around him. It’s reported that he told his teammates he’d retire after the Eagles lost to the Bucs in the playoffs. Though he has yet to publicly confirm his decision, questions are arising about his plans.

Recently, on the “Superfly” podcast, there was a light-hearted comment about Tom Brady being welcomed back to the sport even after retirement. Now Kelce’s response to this has grabbed attention.

Jason Kelce’s response to podcaster’s banter

On Friday’s episode of the “Superfly” podcast, Dana Carvey and David Spade interviewed 36-year-old Kelce. Throughout the interview, he stayed composed and stressed that a final decision about his retirement has not yet been made. “I don’t know. I’m trying to figure it out right now,” Kelce said. “Right now, exploring different opportunities if I end up retiring,” he added. Kelce also mentioned his plan to continue working out and staying in shape if he decides to keep playing.

As they talked about what happens after retirement, Dana Carvey mentioned the difficulty of coming back to the NFL once you’ve left. He explained that it’s especially tough unless you’re Tom Brady. To which Jason Kelce smiled and replied, “Yeah, he will be welcomed back any time, if he wants so.”

It’s worth noting that, after retiring, Tom Brady recently joined the Fox Sports broadcasting team. He became the top color commentator in 2024.

Will Kelce follow Brady’s lead post-retirement?

Kelce’s football journey has been nothing short of remarkable. After a standout college career at Cincinnati, he was drafted by the Eagles in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Since then, Kelce has appeared in over 200 career games, showcasing his talent and dedication on the field. As one of the most decorated offensive linemen of his generation, Kelce boasts seven Pro Bowl appearances and six All-Pro selections. Therefore, his potential retirement would undoubtedly leave a significant void in the Eagles lineup.

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Furthermore, Kelce’s influence extends beyond the gridiron, as he and his brother Travis Kelce host a successful weekly podcast show, “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce.” Viewers of the show agree that he excels at his job. This increases the likelihood that the elder Kelce could pursue broadcasting, similar to Tom Brady. With speculation about Kelce’s future swirling, football fans are eager to see how his decision will impact the sport and the Eagles franchise.