Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce ultimately isn't ready to make a decision about his future in the NFL.
On Tuesday, multiple media outlets reported that the 36-year-old star player announced his retirement to his teammates after his team lost to the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs.
On Wednesday's edition of his “New Heights” podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Travis Kelce, the offensive lineman would not confirm whether he is retiring or continuing his career.
“I just don’t think you’re in the right position to really make a decision after a game like that,” said Jason Kelce, who was very emotional.
“There are too many emotions at the moment. There’s too much going on right now to really fully understand this decision.”
“When the time comes to officially announce what will happen in the future, it will be in a definitive way and will honor many people who have meant a lot to me, who have cared for me and who made it possible.” “I wanted to have the career I had,” said the future member of the Football Hall of Fame.
Last year, singer Taylor Swift's brother-in-law considered hanging up his shoulder pads. It was even the subject of a documentary about it. However, Jason Kelce decided to bring the collar back after a fantastic 2022 season in which he reached the Super Bowl against his brother and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The friendly, bearded man has been one of the Eagles' leaders for many years and has never worn another jersey in the NFL. He was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 auction and became a key cog in their offensive line that year.
Since then, he has been selected to seven Pro Bowl games and named to the NFL first team six times. Jason Kelce also won the Super Bowl in 2017.
A stop at McDonald's
The Eagles' star player also made headlines on Wednesday with an altruistic gesture.
Jason Kelce took the time to visit his favorite employee at the McDonald's restaurant near his home to give her a signed vest as a thank you.
“To Danielle. Come on, birds! THANKS! JK,” the footballer wrote on the number 62 jersey.
Jason Kelce met Danielle Bonham during her many breakfast stops at the restaurant. For those curious, the athlete's usual order is two sausage McMuffins and a coffee.