JASON Kelce revealed the Philadelphia Eagles still wanted an email confirming he was retiring, despite having already given his emotional 45-minute farewell speech.
center Kelce announced in March that he would retire from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Eagles.
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But speaking on his New Heights podcast with brother Travis this week, he said the Eagles still asked for an email saying he would retire, suggesting it was “bureaucracy at its best”.
“Wasn’t the video of me crying enough?” Jason asked with a laugh on Wednesday’s episode.
Jason’s career was considered truly excellent in the sport.
His highlight came when he helped the Eagles achieve Super Bowl glory with a victory over the New England Patriots in Minneapolis in 2018.
And he admits, three months after announcing his retirement, that not being on Eagles duty does require some adjustment.
“I’m still getting used to it. It’s still weird not going into the building and just having small conversations,” he said.
“You’ll realize, Trav, when this is over.”
Travis instantly responded to that point.
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“I’m never going to do that. Not after that speech, man,” Travis said.
“No, fuck it. I don’t want to go through this.”
Jason appeared in a second Super Bowl with the Eagles in 2023, but this time it ended in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
He then retired following the Eagles’ play-off defeat earlier this year.
“I’m very proud of where I’ve been and the legacy I’ve left,” he said at that emotional press conference.
“There is no chance I would be here without the bond that Travis and I share.
‘It was a short retirement!’
Jason Kelce didn’t stay retired from the NFL for long.
The former Philadelphia Eagles forward opted out after the 2023 season.
But he will be part of ESPN’s Monday Night Football coverage in 2024.
Kelce will appear on Monday Night Countdown from 6pm to 8pm ET each week, as well as during the halftime show.
“It turns out it was a short retirement!” he joked.
“ESPN was a consistent presence in our home growing up and the network helped shape who I am and my love for all sports.
“Appearing now on the same screen is a full circle moment.
“And I want to say it’s Monday Night Football! And I’m ready to play football.”
“It is very poetic that I found my career fulfilled in the city of brotherly love.
“Some people have difficulty playing in this city. I consider it a blessing to play in the most passionate sports city in America.
“Thank you, Philadelphia, for letting me represent this city.”
In addition to working on the podcast, Jason can now spend more time with his family.
In the upcoming 2024 season, he will be an ESPN analyst covering Monday Night Football.
In their first game, the New York Jets will face the San Francisco 49ers.
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