Jason Kelce's impressive career with the Philadelphia Eagles: timeline

Jason Kelce is the most dominant center in Philadelphia Eagles history – and possibly the entire NFL.

Kelce made his Eagles debut in 2011 and broke his first record that same year when he became the first rookie in Eagles history to start all 16 games at center that season.

He cemented himself as a fan favorite after Super Bowl LII. After the Eagles' victory over the New England Patriots, Kelce gave an impassioned speech at the Eagles celebration parade while dressed as a mummer — a musician who performs in the annual Philadelphia New Year's parade.

“I'm going to take a moment to talk to you about the underdogs,” Kelce told the crowd as he defended the Eagles' coaching staff and players who were overlooked during their championship season. “Stefen Wisniewski wasn't good enough, Jason Kelce is too small, Lane Johnson can't pass up the juice, Brandon Brooks has fear, Carson Wentz did not go to a division 1 school, Nick Foles I don't understand it… This whole organization with a bunch of driven men to achieve something. We were a bunch of underdogs.”

Since then, Kelce has become a key part of the Eagles as he has broken franchise records and opted out of multiple deals and extensions to remain in Philadelphia.

Keep scrolling to look back at Kelce's tenure with the Eagles:

2011

Kelce was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. That same year, the NFL was in a lockout as the owners and the National Football League Players Association failed to reach an agreement on new contracts. Although the draft took place in April 2011, the players selected were unable to sign their NFL contracts and practice with their respective teams until the strike ended in July 2011.

Once Kelce was signed to his four-year contract, he joined the team's practice squad and earned the starting center role. Jamaal Jackson.

2012

After an impressive rookie year, Kelce returned to the field. However, his season was cut short in September after he tore his ACL and was out for a year.

2013

Kelce made a full recovery from his ACL tear and returned to the field with a vengeance. In the 2013 season, Kelce started all his games and helped the Eagles reach the playoffs.

2014

After his breakout year, Kelce signed a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension with $13 million guaranteed. Although he missed a few games that season due to sports hernia surgery, he was selected to play in his first Pro Bowl.

2015

Kelce had perfect attendance as he started all 16 games that season. That same year he also met his wife, Kylie Kelce.

2016

The following year, Jason continued his streak of starting in all 16 games that season.

2017

All of Jason's hard work finally paid off as 2017 was his best season ever and earned his first All-Pro honors. He was rated as the highest rated offensive lineman and won the Run Blocker of the Year award. That season, the Eagles secured a spot in the playoffs and advanced to Super Bowl LII, played the following year, where they ultimately defeated the Patriots.

2018

After leaving Super Bowl LII, Jason appeared at the Eagles' Super Bowl parade and had a memorable cameo on It's always sunny in Philadelphia. He and Kylie also tied the knot after three years of dating.

The following season, Jason earned his second All-Pro award.

2019

Jason extended his contract with the Eagles until 2021. That same year, he became a father when he and Kylie welcomed daughter Wyatt in October 2019.

2020

The center reached a milestone as he started his 100th career game. He was also a finalist for the Art Rooney Award, which celebrates sportsmanship on the field.

2021

Jason signed a new deal with the Eagles for $12 million. He was also the Eagle's finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Kylie and Jason also expanded their family with daughter Eliotte in March 2021.

2022

Prior to the season, Jason considered retiring, but opted to stay with the Eagles for another year. He signed a deal for $14 million, making him the highest-paid center in the NFL.

2023

Following the Eagles' victorious 2022 season, they reached Super Bowl LVII. Jason stood up to his brother, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs who ultimately won the championship. Shortly after his Super Bowl performance, Kylie gave birth to her and Jason's third daughter Bennett.

Jason considered retiring again, but decided to stay for another season and signed a one-year contract with the Eagles.

2024

The Eagles' playoff journey came to an end in January 2024 when they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While on the field, Jason looked emotional after the loss. After the game, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Jason told his teammates he was retiring.