Jason Kelce isn't thinking of hanging up his spikes for good just yet.
The Philadelphia Eagles' center has been surrounded by retirement rumors after the Eagles lost to the Buccaneers in the Wild Card this week.
But Jason still has “some football left in him,” according to his older brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
“It became clear that he retired, but he didn't really say anything like that,” Travis, 34, told reporters. during a press conference on friday.
“At the end of that game, I think everyone felt sorry for him because they knew he had been thinking about it for the past few years. The documentary shows that. You don't have to ask anyone. there is no.”
“It's great to see last week that everyone appreciates what he's been doing all these years. But I think this big man still has some football left in him if he wants to.” added the two-time Super Bowl champion.
Jason revealed Wednesday while discussing the aftermath of the Eagles' loss. his “New Heights” podcast What he said to his teammates.
“I think it got leaked to the media, but I intentionally didn't announce what I was doing,” Jason told Travis after reportedly informing his teammates of his intention to retire on Monday. Ta.
“I don't think you're really in a position to make that decision after a game like that, but I don't think so. There's too much going on to understand that decision. ”
“I don't know, but that's one of the great things about the offseason, you don't have a set schedule. I mean, obviously, my brother's still in the playoffs. I don't get to see him play that much. But I might have a chance to go to one of those games this week,” Jason added.
Jason, who has spent his entire 13-year career in Philadelphia, said he's “not trying to be dramatic, just continuing to bring this out,” but he doesn't know what the potential announcement could be. He said he was imagining what would happen.
“When I officially announce what's next, it will be in a definitive way that honors the many people and individuals who have meant so much to me and shaped my career.” “I don't think it's respectful or accurate to do that right after a game like that,” the 36-year-old Super Bowl champion added.
On the Eagles' sideline Monday night in Tampa, Kelce was visibly upset as seconds ticked down in Philadelphia's disappointing 32-9 loss.
