Jason Kelce Retirement: Eagles’ Star Reportedly Meets ESPN and Fox To Discuss Possible TV Career as Rumor Intensifies

Jason Kelce might enter a new chapter of his life! Eagles’ most celebrated player, Kelce, is a total powerhouse. Throughout his 12-year NFL career, he caused a commotion with his incredible achievements, such as playing 156 games in a row for the Eagles and being chosen for the Pro Bowl seven times. And after reigning all hearts for all these years, speculation has been surrounding Kelce’s retirement. Previously, it was not sure, but the recent move seems to solidify these rumors. 

Jason sparked the rumor after he spilled his thoughts on the New Heights Podcast following his Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs last year. Then, after the Eagles’ loss to the Buccaneers this season, everyone was still hyped about his retirement.

While sources have not yet confirmed the decision, Kelce’s reported meeting with ESPN seems to indicate his intention for a career change.

Is Kelce planning to join as a sports analyst?

In the latest X post, sports writer Michael McCarthy highlighted Jason Kelce’s meetup with ESPN and Fox in Las Vegas. The post reads, ” BREAKING: Jason Kelce Meets With ESPN and Fox in Las Vegas about Possible TV Career.” Is Kelce planning to start his analyst career? Per multiple sources, the All-Pro has met ESPN and Fox sports executives in Las Vegas, Nevada, ahead of the Super Bowl. Plus, the reports stated that he was in the “preliminary” discussion of his analyst career.

As per FOS, when Kelce retires from football and lands in TV Free agency, CBC, NBC, and Amazon are expected to join the race to his signature. This decision differs entirely from what Jason has revealed in the ” New Heights podcast.” A few days back, Kelce shared a clear stance on retirement rumors. According to him, if he wants to announce his retirement, it should be in a detailed manner. He further stated that he is not in a position after this season’s game. Kelce said, “I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to make that decision.”

Considering Jason Kelce’s stance, it doesn’t seem he is planning for a retirement. And even if he does, fans are trying hard to hold him back.

Recently, a fan named Mike Monichetti extended her heartfelt love to Jason Kelce. Per reports, Mile is the owner of Mike’s Seafood. Kelce and his wife are the regular customers of his restaurant. According to the sources, when the rumor surrounding Kelce’s retirement plan was making waves in the NFL realm, Monichetti showed his heartfelt plea on Facebook, stating, “Kelce, don’t retire.”

Monichetti is a die-hard Eagles Fan. He has been an Eagles season ticket holder for 46 years. But more than that, he is an ultimate Kelce fan. The fan even created a sign in Eagles green, urging Kelce to continue playing. Mike defines Kelce and his wife as a down-to-earth person. Whenever they visited the restaurant, Kelce connected with his fans. Not only Jason, but Travis also visited Mike Seafood.

During a previous press conference, his younger brother stated that “big guy still got some football left if he wants it.” Later, his wife, Kylie Kelce also broke her silence on his retirement in a supportive message on Good Morning America.

While fans continue to wish that he stays, it all comes down to what Jason wants. The 36-year-old athlete previously addressed these rumors by admitting that he spoke to his teammates, but he did not confirm if he told them he would be retiring.

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Just a day ago, Jason Kelce candidly spoke about his retirement plan on the Green Light Podcast. He admitted that it’s “exciting to think about possibilities” for the future. He is looking forward to being able to “lose weight, feel good, and not have to physically fight for my life every day,” once he’s done training as a pro football player.

As for his retirement, Jason Kelce remained cryptic as he confessed, “It’s also daunting. It’s anxiety. At the end of the day, it’s the unknown.” Keep reading for more updates on what’s next for Jason Kelce.

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