For a long time there was speculation about the future of Jason Kelce. Now the center announced his decision at a press conference.

Since the playoff exit with the Philadelphia Eagels, there had been rumors about the center’s retirement. He is said to have already told his teammates after the defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that he was hanging up his helmet.

Now the official confirmation! Kelce declared at a specially convened press conference that he is ending his football career. The NFL legend was in tears throughout as he thanked a long list of companions.

The 36-year-old entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick in 2011 and has played for the Eagles ever since. Particularly impressive. Jason Kelce has been a starter in every one of his 193 games.

The brother of Chiefs top star Travis Kelce celebrated his greatest success in February 2018, when he won the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.

Kelce has also been nominated for the Pro Bowl seven times and has been named First-Team All-Pro six times.