Jason Kelce has finally decided to walk off into the sunset. And it’s a decision that is making all Philly fans teary-eyed. He had announced his retirement after the loss to the Buccaneers. Emotions were already running high after the team crashed out of the playoffs. Maybe that’s why he didn’t elaborate when he made the announcement. However, now in the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, he delved deeper into it.

And as he bids adieu to the post he loves, how was his time in the team? And Kelce fans will be excited to note that this the Bucs game was not the last time they saw Kelce play.

Jason Kelce speaks about his retirement announcement

It seems that he did not intend to do it on purpose. In the podcast, he told his fans through his brother, “I didn’t announce what I was doing on purpose, despite what I guess was leaked to the media.” He said that there was “too much emotion in the moment”, which clouded his ability to grasp the decision.

And why wouldn’t there be? The retirement aside, the Eagles had started 10-1. But now they couldn’t even make it past the Wild Card round. But he didn’t want to delve into it longer and linger in the spotlight. “I’m not trying to be dramatic and continue to draw this thing out.” As he leaves his football life behind, he will be remembered as the league’s “greatest Center”. So, how has his time at the Eagles been?

Jason leaves the Eagles a legend

When did he join the NFL? The story starts way back in 2011. He was drafted by the team in the sixth round. Being drafted that late is not inspiring. But Kelce took it in stride. He fought his way to the top of the list of the league’s greatest centers. He has been with Philly through 13 seasons. And he has started in 156 games! There has only been one major injury during his career. That, unfortunately, came during his second season when he tore his MCL and ACL and missed most of 2012.

He even made it to the Pro Bowl 6 times. Speaking of, Jason Kelce fans better be prepared for this. They will get to see him play again during the Pro Bowl. The games are set to take place between February 1 and February 4. This will take his Pro Bowl innings to 7. He has not restricted himself to just football. Jason has done everything from recording holiday songs to playing celebrity bartender on the beach.

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Now as he settles down for “life after football”, will he continue to feature on the New Heights podcast?

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