Jason Kelce stepped away from soccer after the 2023 season. The previous offensive lineman spent his whole standout profession with the Philadelphia Eagles — the reigning NFC champions.
The Eagles will quickly journey to New Orleans to proceed preparations for Tremendous Bowl LIX. The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs will meet the Eagles on the Caesars Superdome for the massive sport, making a rematch of Tremendous Bowl LVII. Jason and his youthful brother Travis Kelce competed in opposition to one another in that sport, with the Chiefs in the end defeating the Eagles.
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Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. (David Calvert/Getty Photographs for American Century Investments)
Travis was lately named to his tenth consecutive Professional Bowl, whereas Jason has settled into broadcasting throughout his first 12 months of NFL retirement. The previous Eagles middle Kelce signed with ESPN final 12 months and made routine appearances on “Monday Night time Countdown” all through the 2024 soccer season.
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In November, Jason introduced he would host “They Name It Late Night time with Jason Kelce” beginning in early Jan. 2025 and persevering with by means of the NFL postseason. Travis made an look on the most recent version of the present and was requested to share a message for Philadelphia followers.
The Chiefs tight finish appeared to shrug his shoulders earlier than responding with “Go Birds, child!” because the reside studio viewers inside Philadelphia’s live performance corridor Union Switch applauded.
Jason Kelce, #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles, speaks with Travis Kelce, #87 of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, after Tremendous Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Cooper Neill/Getty Photographs)
Jason rapidly pointed to what he perceived as a disingenuous present of help from his brother. “You do not imply that,” he stated whereas laughing.
Travis then spoke about his appreciation for his brother earlier than doubling down on his Eagles help.
“What do you imply? I’m a Jason Kelce fanatic, dude,” Travis continued. “I like that man. I nonetheless received all of the gang inexperienced from you guys’ Tremendous Bowl and your run in Philly. I nonetheless received some Philly delight man. I’m wishing the most effective for these guys, however, you realize, uhhh, go birds.”
“There’s completely no probability you imply that,” Jason concluded.
After beginning the 2023 marketing campaign with a 10-1 file, the Eagles went on to win simply certainly one of their last six video games. Philadelphia subsequently suffered a 32-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers within the wild-card spherical.
Kelce introduced his retirement shortly after the Eagles’ playoff exit. He ended his profession with seven Professional Bowls and 6 First-team All-Professional choices.
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The tip of the 2024 common season and the continued postseason have been extra pleasurable for Philly. The Eagles had been introduced with the George Halas Trophy final Sunday after the crew gained the convention title and clinched a spot within the Tremendous Bowl.
Tremendous Bowl LIX kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 9 from the Caesars Superdome.
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