Jason Kelce Retirement: Philly Local Pleads Eagles Center Amidst Heart-Wrenching Admission: “Don’t Retire”

It is no news that Jason Kelce has held a prominent presence on the Philadelphia Eagles roster for years. As a center for the Eagles, Kelce is considered one of the best in the league history to play the position. Thus, when the retirement plan speculations and contemplation loomed over the 36-year-old after over a decade of dedication, fans couldn’t help but express a sense of loss.

Jason Kelce popularly made waves last month when he vaguely hinted about retirement following the Eagles’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the decision did not receive a confirmation from Kelce, it stirred the fans to voice a plea to stay amidst the uncertainty.

Fans stand in hopes of Jason Kelce changing his mind

The seven-time Pro Bowler may have undoubtedly impacted his team and the fans with his on-ground presence, but his personality has undoubtedly left an indelible mark. The stance stands to be proven by Sea Isle City’s Mike’s Seafood initiative. “He’s just so down to earth, him and his wife. It’s incredible. You can’t help but love them. They’re just great,” Mike Monichetti offers CBC News.

According to reports, Jason Kelce and his wife were regular customers at the restaurant, winning over the people. Thus, when the center’s retirement rumors came along, Monichetti, a long-time fan, rose to write a plea.

“Kelce don’t retire. We love you,” the board placed on the restaurant’s window read. Monichetti revealed that he put up the sign in hopes of Jason Kelce reconsidering his decision. He wished someone would pass on the message and let the 36-year-old know that he was loved. “As Jason is, he deserves it,” Mike iterates. However, while the fans root, the celebrated Eagles’ center stands to hold a wavering heart, not to be influenced by the factors around.

Kelce’s say on his plans

The Eagles’ defeat to Tampa Bay last month, multiple reports stated that Jason Kelce announced to his teammates that the season would be his last. But when he appeared on brother Travis Kelce’s podcast a few days later, he clarified that what the reports carried wasn’t what he announced. “I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really make that decision,” he said. He further added that if were to retire, he would announce it in a way that was definitive and respected individuals. 

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Thus when he was asked about it on Green Light Podcast recently, Jason Kelce offered a rather indefinite answer. “I am very confident that the eagles are gonna be very very good.  So I am trying not to let that affect what’s happening cause I really want the decision of whether I wanna play to just be based on what I want to do,” he says. 

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