Jason Kelce is still undecided on whether he will retire after the 2023-2024 NFL season
Jason Kelce.
Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesJason Kelce It is uncertain whether he will return for another season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Kelce, 36, opened up about his possible retirement during a conversation with the Philadelphia researcher on Sunday, January 28. “I don't know what's going to happen to me,” he said, adding: “I do know, I still want to be involved in the organization and still be a part of it no matter what. of what the decision is.”
The center noted that he never wants to feel like he's “on the outside looking in” when it comes to the Eagles' performance. “It's too good a feeling to pass up,” he said.
Kelce added that after an “incredibly disappointing” end to the season, I am “really looking forward to next year.” (The Eagles went 1-6 during the second half of the season, losing 32-9 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card game.)
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“I'm looking forward to trying to prove people wrong, especially with some of the recent hires [coach] Nick Siriannihe said, explaining, “A lot of things are up in the air for the Philadelphia Eagles. But I think as a player you always look forward to competing with your guys.”
As for his brother, Travis Kelcewho will compete in the LVIII Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers, Jason couldn't be happier to support him.
“This is an easy team to root for,” he said, praising the Chiefs. “They fought, they overcame adversity, they stuck together through all the bullshit. When everyone doubted it, when everyone said they didn't have the guys to make it happen, they still go to the biggest football match in the world.”
Jason and Travis, 34, shared an emotional moment after the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday to earn them a spot in the Super Bowl. The brothers hugged as Jason tearfully told Travis, “I know it wasn't easy. I know it's been a difficult year. Finish it. Finish this mother.”
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Travis then pulled his brother in for another hug and told him, “God damn it, I love you.” I love you, big dog.”
Jason later recalled the emotional moment and told the newspaper Researcher“It feels so great to be here on this field right now, for your teammates and for the guys who get the opportunity to compete for a Super Bowl. These are emotions. And these are situations that you don't get unless you continue with them.”