One of the best NFL players of all time has called it a career. Jason Kelce has made it official and the NFL world is all congratulating the legend as he walks out the door. The Philadelphia Eagles center had a press conference and announced his retirement on Monday.
“Seven-time Pro-Bowl selection and Philadelphia sports icon Jason Kelce announced he is retiring from the NFL,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote.
NFL Fans And Players Share Their Love For Jason Kelce
Everyone has taken to social media to share their love for a true legend of the game. Kelce has been beloved by Eagles fans and by the rest of the league alike, which usually never happens. Fans and players alike congratulated Kelce and are getting him ready for Canton as he is a sure fire candidate to make the Hall of Fame.
“Congratulations to Jason Kelce on his retirement. One of the best to ever do it. Forever an #Eagles legend. We’ll see him in Canton at some point down the road,” one fan wrote.
“Jason Kelce has officially announced that he is retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons. Next stop: Canton,” one fan added.
“Thank you for all the memories Jason Kelce 😭. Next stop Canton,” another fan wrote.
“Jason Kelce has announced he will retire from the NFL. He absolutely did it his way at every turn. He changed the way the center position was played. Next stop Canton. A speech that we are all waiting for,” one fan added.
Former and Current Players Congratulate Jason Kelce
NFL players have shared their love for Kelce just as much as the fans as many took to social media to show love to player who has done everything the right way. Kelce retires after bringing the Eagles their only Super Bowl.
J.J. Watt Shared his reaction saying:
“Just go ahead and get the Gold Jacket fitted right now. Congrats on one hell of a career @JasonKelce A pleasure and an honor to share the field with you.”
“Just go ahead and get the Gold Jacket fitted right now. Congrats on one hell of a career @JasonKelce A pleasure and an honor to share the field with you.” RG3 Added.
Jason McCourty posted “Listening to Jason Kelce’s retirement speech reminds me why I love the game of football so much! Raw emotion and appreciation! Congrats on a great career!”
Travis Kelce was there for the retirement and was in the crowd in tears after hearing his brothers incredible speech. We congratulate Jason Kelce on an amazing career and for giving us NFL fans so many memorable moments.
Travis Kelce emotional during Jason Kelce’s retirement press conference.
A beautiful moment to see Jason’s family going through this with him. He is looking at them often throughout the speech #Eagles pic.twitter.com/ieIqxDRGt4
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) March 4, 2024