CHIEFS NEWS: Though you never wore our colors on the field, you’ll always be part of the family. The game will feel your absence, Jason ❤️ Congratulations on an unforgettable career!
On Monday, March 4th, the Philadelphia Eagles center formally announced his retirement from the National Football League (NFL) in a deeply moving press conference.
During the emotional 40-minute event, Jason Kelce reflected on his remarkable career, often overcome with tears. His brother, Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, stood by visibly affected, wiping tears from his own face.
Throughout his 13-season tenure in the NFL, all with the Eagles, Jason achieved significant success, notably winning a Super Bowl in 2018. He boasts an impressive record of seven Pro Bowl appearances and six All-Pro selections. In a particularly touching moment, Jason acknowledged Travis, stressing, “I wouldn’t be here without the bond Travis and I share. It made me stronger, tougher, smarter, and taught me the values of cooperation, loyalty, patience, and understanding.”
Further reflecting on his career, Jason remarked, “It feels fitting that my journey reached its pinnacle in the City of Brotherly Love. I understood that bond all too well.”
Notably, Jason was in attendance at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas last month, supporting his brother Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs. Accompanied by Travis’ girlfriend, pop sensation Taylor Swift, as well as Blake Lively, Lana Del Rey, Miles Teller, and other notable friends, Jason watched from a private suite as the Chiefs secured victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
After the game, Jason, Travis, and Swift were seen celebrating at a club in Las Vegas alongside Travis’ teammates. Videos from the celebration quickly went viral, capturing moments of Jason Kelce dancing in a red and yellow wrestling mask and Taylor Swift singing along to her own songs with Travis.
