Eagles' Jason Kelce retiring after stellar NFL career: reports

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Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is reportedly calling it a career after 13 seasons with the team.

Kelce was emotional on the sidelines on Monday night as the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 32-9, in their wild-card playoff matchup. He walked back to the locker room and embraced general manager Howie Roseman, potentially one final time with an Eagles uniform on.

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Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles during the wild-card playoff game against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 15, 2024, in Tampa. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

The 36-year-old center told teammates after the game he was going to retire, ESPN reported Tuesday. He declined to talk to reporters after the game.

"I love him," Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said after the game. "He's special and I love him. He's one of the most special guys I've been around. He's always got a place here."

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Center Jason Kelce walks off the field after the Philadelphia Eagles lost the wild-card playoff game against the Buccaneers, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Should Monday be his final game in the NFL, Kelce will retire as a five-time First-Team All-Pro member and a seven-time Pro Bowler. He was on the 2017 Super Bowl team that saw the Eagles upset the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots for the franchise’s first championship.

Kelce’s status within the city was raised when he gave a speech dressed as a Mummer during the Super Bowl parade. He’s also developed a popular podcast