PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Jason Kelce made it official during a press conference Monday afternoon at NovaCare Complex. He is retiring from the NFL.
Kelce, the Philadelphia Eagles center, who was drafted by the team in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, has announced his decision to retire from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league, seven Pro Bowl selections, six first-team All-Pro selections and one Super Bowl title.
During an emotional press conference this afternoon, Kelce looked back on his lifelong love of football, which began during his childhood in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
"Stepping on the field was the most alive and free I had ever felt," he said. "It was a visceral feeling with football unlike any other sport."
Kelce, a father of three also thanked numerous coaches, teammates, and "cafeteria workers" along the way, too numerous to name, he said.
Earlier on X, he said, "No Keg videos this year, I have come to a decision and will address it at a press conference this afternoon."
Jason Kelce during his emotional retirement speech Monday afternoon