Jason Kelce has announced his retirement from football in an emotional press conference.
The Philadelphia Eagles legend burst into tears before he even started speaking and then finally ended months of speculation as he ended his career on Monday after 13 years in the NFL.
Kelce announced the decision with his brother Travis, wife Kylie and parents Ed and Donna in attendance at the Eagles’ team facility. Footage showed Travis, who wore sunglasses throughout, crying as he watched on.
He needed 45 minutes to recount his career from his childhood in Ohio to his final days with the Eagles through tears, laughter and many thanks to his biggest influences before he finally announced he was retiring.
‘I have been the underdog my entire career,’ he said. ‘And I mean this when I say it, I still wish I was.’
Here is the video of Jason talking about fathers:
Jason Kelce talking about the importance of fathers in his retirement speech: “I think one of the best things a person can be in this world is a father. A father who is present, devoted, and loving is the greatest gift a child could ask for in our society.” pic.twitter.com/6covemvotz
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) March 4, 2024
An emotional Kelce struggled to get his words out – regularly pausing for long periods and his voice breaking as he tried to hold back the tears.
Talking about his relationship with his younger brother, Kelce said: ‘This is where it’s gonna go off the rails.
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