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Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) looks on during warm ups a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) looks on during warm ups a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Veteran Jason Kelce was holding back his tears on the sidelines as the Bucs went all in against the Eagles in the Wild Card clash. The unfathomable loss that knocked out the Eagles from the playoffs is a tough sight to witness for any football fan. Jason Kelce has been a constant name attached to the team, and witnessing him potentially ending his football journey this way seems heartbreaking.
The Eagles mainstay has spent thirteen years of his life at the Eagles. The Birds won the famous Super Bowl in 2018 against the New England Patriots and were eying the Lombardi Trophy again with a remarkable start to the season. The Super Bowl contenders won 10 of 11 games initially but fell right apart at the late end by losing 5 out 6, carrying that unfortunate form to the playoffs as well.
Jason Kelce looks distraught after season-ending defeat
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The Wild card loss against the Bucs is going to be hard on 36-year-old Jason Kelce. According to a tweet by Dov Kleiman, highlighting the sidelines video of Kelce, the center appeared to be completely disheartened after the horrifying situation against the Bucs in a crucial game. In the said video, the player could be seen trying to hold back his tears when the Bucs were leading 25-9 in the fourth quarter.
#Eagles Jason Kelce is crying about the loss 💔pic.twitter.com/y6lSXmac75 https://t.co/oCZD4D9ZIt
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 16, 2024
The situation becomes even tougher as conversations around Kelce exiting from the NFL scene have been making emergence more than ever. According to rumors, he was eyeing retirement after potentially dreaming of ending his career with the trophy in his hands. The Eagles’ loss can mean that Kelce might leave the arena of football without tasting the success in the finals one last time. AC, a popular fan of the team, shared his feelings on X regarding Kelce’s future.
I have no idea if this is Jason Kelce final game, but if it is…he is a damn Philly legend! I thank him! #FlyEaglesFly #JasonKelce #Philadelphia #Eagles pic.twitter.com/7DZ3ayE3vn
— AC (@ACinPhilly) January 16, 2024
AC felt aghast and wrote, “I have no idea if this is Jason Kelce’s final game, but if it is…he is a damn Philly legend! I thank him!” The same clip was reshared by him as well, showing an inconsolable Jason Kelce. The NFL community shares the same feeling while watching the Eagles face a bitter loss after Kelce himself shared the prospects of retirement just a day prior.
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Jason Kelce has a decision to take after the Eagles’ bitter loss
The Eagles lost the game 32-9 rather embarrassingly. They had the ball in possession at 16-9 and were eying for 2 2-point conversions at the end of the second quarter. Jason Kelce and the Co. went into their reliable tush-push formation for the gain of one yard. However, the team failed to push through as the NFL community was left stunned when the Bucs broke the hurdle and negated the Eagles’ much-required points.
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As the Eagles lost the wild card round and will go home, Jason Kelce’s statement about his retirement holds utmost importance, “Whenever you’re older in your career, you never know when that’s(retirement) gonna be.” The decision will surely rest upon Kelce’s shoulders, with fans and the NFL community hoping to see the veteran once again don the Eagles’ jersey. What are your feelings on the Eagles’ heartbreaking loss and keyman Jason Kelce’s future? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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