Reaction to Jason Kelce's retirement

Mar 05, 2024 at 03:00 PM

Shortly after 1 PM on Monday afternoon, Jason Kelce launched into a 41-minute speech that reverberated beyond the sports landscape. Eagles fans in Philadelphia and throughout the world were wracked with emotion watching one of the most beloved players in franchise history bid farewell to the game in such a passionate, eloquent way that only No. 62 could.

But it wasn't just Eagles fans who were touched by Kelce's retirement announcement.

Of course, there were his current and former coaches and teammates.

Jason,

Some of my fondest coaching moments have been by your side these past 11 seasons. I’m so proud of the player you’ve worked to become and legacy you’ve built. I will miss having you by my side. It’s been my honor & I congratulate you on an incredible career.

Stout out pic.twitter.com/l5fYsHCjPw
— Jeff Stoutland (@CoachStoutland) March 4, 2024

The road goes on forever & the party never ends. @JasonKelce pic.twitter.com/4d7ZLZE8Ng
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 5, 2024

Not “an” underdog. The Underdog. https://t.co/lx1L18PX9H
— DIG B0ston. (@BostonScott2) March 4, 2024

March 4 should be a Kelce day in Philly!! The man is a true legend!
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 4, 2024

🦅Legend, @JasonKelce thank you and congratulations🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Nakobe Dean🔝🔜 (@NakobeDean) March 4, 2024

I honestly don’t think you understand the impact you had on your teammates for the past 13 years.

I wouldn’t be the player I am without you and we would not have had the success without you; and that’s not even talking about your on-field talent.

Thank you for everything pic.twitter.com/bSCldHeDxY
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) March 4, 2024

Congrats to my good friend @JasonKelce on a legendary career. Had the crew over @greenlight but together a highlight tape of some of your best reps from 2023. I think this tape really shows your unique athleticism and how versatile you are as a player! 🫶 pic.twitter.com/X4FOhLVW6U
— Beau Allen (@Beau_Allen) March 4, 2024

Emotional from the heart retirement speech from the great @JasonKelce We didn’t play a long time together, he was a great player and even better person.
His shotgun snaps were insanely fast and hard. #nastyplayer @Eagles @GoBearcatsFB @tkelce @ProFootballHOF @newheightshow pic.twitter.com/H9aLvTYs7k
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) March 4, 2024

.@CutOnDime25 gives his thoughts on Jason Kelce retiring.

“Kelce needs a statue outside… I’ve never seen a center as good as him since I left Philadelphia.” pic.twitter.com/2iInGkVGYU
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) March 4, 2024

Congrats to Jason Kelce on retiring after a fantastic career!!

It was an honor to play next to him for three years, and to win a Super Bowl with him. He was a great teammate, passionate, smart, tough, a great leader, and a great football player.

Best of luck in retirement!! pic.twitter.com/3Gl8ZEkGwp
— Stefen Wisniewski (@stefenwiz61) March 4, 2024

Legendary career, brother! It was an honor to play alongside you. Enjoy retirement!! No one deserves it more https://t.co/LWuFb9yxUK
— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) March 5, 2024

If you look up any meaningful or substantial offensive statistic in @Eagles history, @JasonKelce was there for it. pic.twitter.com/OF6MdYaPvO
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) March 5, 2024

The other Philly sports teams showed their appreciation.

Cheers to one heck of a career. 💚

Thank you for everything you've done for Philly, @JasonKelce. Best of luck in retirement! pic.twitter.com/1hRhefvz1d
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 4, 2024

congratulations on a legendary career @JasonKelce! 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/sZ4abQP9KD
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 4, 2024

https://t.co/Qk21fQdLsd pic.twitter.com/eADy8wupY5
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) March 4, 2024

A Philly and @NFL legend forever.

Enjoy your retirement, @JasonKelce!#DOOP | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Fa6XMV6g8m
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) March 4, 2024

Even that team with the other Kelce took notice.

You never played for us, but you're still family. The game is going to miss you @JasonKelce ❤️

Congratulations on a legendary career! pic.twitter.com/xqfnLc96iI
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) March 5, 2024

You know Kelce is headed to the Hall of Fame when you see this ...

Now that Philadelphia Eagles star center @JasonKelce has announced his retirement, the year 2029 is worth noting. pic.twitter.com/WVsivlIHAW
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) March 4, 2024

Speaking of Hall of Famers ...

Congratulations bro!! One of the best to ever do it! With loads of leadership, athleticism & a unique style, all of your own!! 👊🏾😎 #TheyDontLikeUsAndWeDontCare #Legendary https://t.co/0CxIa8Ynce
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) March 4, 2024

Jason Kelce retired at the right time. He has carved his place among the best and most successful athletes in Philadelphia history. He will be a success in whichever endeavor he pursues.
— Merrill Reese (@mreeseeagles) March 5, 2024

Jason Kelce is one of the finest men I have ever met!
Football loses a great player.
Society gains a great leader.
Best of luck my friend!
— Ron Jaworski (@JawsCEOQB) March 4, 2024

One of the Birds best!! Congratulations on an amazing career!!
Go Birds!! https://t.co/RWL9dca1sd
— Eric Allen (@EricAllen619) March 4, 2024

Congratulations Jason Kelce on an incredible 13-yr career. Much respect for the way you did it week after week, year after year. It was an honor to watch you play👊🏼
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) March 4, 2024

Congratulations @JasonKelce on an incredible career on the football field. Looking forward to your next chapter off the field. We have not seen the last of you that’s for damn sure 👍🏾👍🏾

pic.twitter.com/HowQisFH6i
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) March 5, 2024

Of course, with Kelce being a celebrity ...

They don’t make em any better than #62. Thanks for the memories big guy https://t.co/7Mp6uKou8O
— Miles Teller (@Miles_Teller) March 4, 2024

Thank you, @JasonKelce! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/qYHGf0tPOi
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) March 5, 2024

Job well done my brother !!! A true Philly Icon forever !! Thanks for the ride @JasonKelce !! Enjoy a well deserved retirement - you've set a standard for being an Eagle !! @Eagles https://t.co/KFUL0e86mQ
— Jay Wright (@CoachJayWright) March 4, 2024

This is a Hall of Fame retirement speech from Jason Kelce. The man knows how to connect to everyone by simply being comfortable with himself.
— Kevin Negandhi (@KevinNegandhi) March 4, 2024

But having the First Lady of the United States (a big Eagles fan, of course) chime in ...

Congratulations on a legendary career, @JasonKelce. 🦅 https://t.co/Vv87vj4Ldw
— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) March 5, 2024

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