Jason Kelce doesn’t plan on completely leaving the Eagles when it comes time to hang up his cleats.
veteran center He told the Philadelphia Inquirer. Even if he retires this offseason after 13 seasons and an eventual induction into the NFL Hall of Fame, he wants to remain involved with the only franchise he played for.
“And I don’t know what’s going to happen to me. But what I do know is that no matter what the decision is, I still want to be involved with the organization and continue to be a part of it,” Kelsey said of her younger brother. Travis spoke after watching the Chiefs defeat the Ravens 17-10. in Sunday’s AFC Championship game.
“Because I don’t want to feel like I’m on the outside looking in at these accomplishments, accolades, opportunities that represent an entire city, fan base, organization, primarily. It feels too good to pass up.”
Kelce’s status is one of the big stories hanging over the Eagles as they head into a crucial offseason following their collapse late last season.
The 36-year-old reportedly told his teammates after the Eagles’ wild-card loss to the Buccaneers that he played in his last game.
Kelsey later said on the New Heights podcast she co-hosts with Travis that she hadn’t made a decision yet, but that when she did, she would do it in a way that honored the people who helped her. Ta.
He told the Inquirer on Sunday that he’s looking forward to the 2024 season, but that shouldn’t be taken as a sign of a return.
“It was a very disappointing season for us as a Philadelphia Eagle, especially at the end of the season,” Kelce told the publication. “And I’m really looking forward to next year. I’m looking forward to proving people wrong, especially with some of the recent hires and Nick Sirianni. And I’m looking forward to proving people wrong, especially with some of the recent hires and Nick Sirianni. There’s a lot going on. But as a player, I think you’re always looking forward to going into battle with your guys.”
Talk of retirement has died down over the past two weeks as I’ve been following Travis and the Chiefs around the country as they qualify for the Super Bowl.
Kelce went shirtless and wild while watching the Chiefs beat the Bills in the district round, but wore a Hawaiian shirt while watching the Chiefs earn a ticket to the 2024 Super Bowl. It was still there.
He plans to visit Las Vegas for the Super Bowl to watch his younger brother try to win his third Super Bowl.
“I’m looking forward to watching him,” Jason told the paper. “I’m looking forward to going to Vegas and rooting for his brother. I’m looking forward to him and Pat (Mahomes) and Andy (Reid) and hoping they can get the third one.
“And if that’s not on the cards, hopefully blackjack is on my cards.”
