Eagles' Jason Kelce announces retirement from NFL

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Jason Kelce tried to keep it together, but as soon as he stepped to the table and sat down to announce he was going to retire from the NFL after 13 seasons, he began to sob.

The Philadelphia Eagles mainstay announced his retirement in front of his brother, Travis, his mother, Donna, father, Ed, his wife, Kylie and head coach Nick Sirianni and a handful of others on Monday. The center officially ended speculation over whether he would give it a go for at least one more season.

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Jason Kelce, #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles, looks on after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Kelce was a crucial part of the Eagles getting over the hump and winning a Super Bowl during the 2017 season. He became a Philadelphia hero when he dressed up as a Mummer during the championship parade in the city and gave an epic speech that fans would never forget.

The seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro selection recalled several moments from his time at Cincinnati to getting drafted to watching his brother go to the NFL. He recalled unforgettable moments with Sirianni Andy Reid, Chip Kelly and Doug Pederson’s tenures as he spent time with each of them during his career.

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Jason Kelce, #62, and Jalen Hurts, #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles and NFC, talk during the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Feb. 4, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Initial rumors of his retirement came after the Eagles