Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Jason Kelce found himself in an intriguing location as he contemplated the possibility of retiring from the NFL: a lively Buffalo Bills tailgate.
During his visit to the city, he made a spontaneous decision to join the Bills Mafia and celebrate with them at Highmark Stadium. Despite the snowy conditions in the parking lot, he didn’t hesitate to immerse himself in the festivities. Kelce didn’t break through any flaming tables, but he did take a shot from a bowling ball.
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The Philadelphia Eagles’ season has come to an end following a humiliating defeat in the wild-card round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With no more games to focus on, Jason Kelce, the veteran center, is now able to express himself freely. However, this newfound freedom might just be a glimpse of what is to come, as retirement could be a possibility for the esteemed future Hall of Famer.
Kelce, amidst swirling rumors about his potential retirement, was visibly emotional after the Eagles’ playoff loss. Although he has not officially announced his decision, he recently revealed that his deliberate silence on the matter was intentional.
“I didn’t announce what I was doing on purpose, despite I guess, what’s been leaked to the media,” he said on the Kelce brothers podcast ” New Heights .” “I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really make that decision. There’s too much emotion in the moment.”
The future of the elder Kelce seems to be set, but his younger brother could retire sooner than expected. A recent report suggests that the Chiefs’ talented tight end might join his brother in retirement at the end of the year.