{"id":2192867,"date":"2024-03-05T10:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beloved-eagles-center-kelce-retires-after-13-seasons\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T11:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:00:08","slug":"beloved-eagles-center-kelce-retires-after-13-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beloved-eagles-center-kelce-retires-after-13-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelce, adored Eagles center, calls it quits after 13 seasons"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbeloved-eagles-center-kelce-retires-after-13-seasons%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2192867&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>March 4,\u2062 2024 \u2013\u2064 1:05 PM PST<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) \u2063participates in the NFL Pro Bowl Skills Competition at \u200bthe UCF NIcholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports\/File Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce<\/strong> \u200cannounced his retirement on Monday after a 13-year National\u2064 Football \u2063League career during which he established himself as one of\u2063 the best at his position and endeared himself to the\u200b team\u2019s fanbase.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Kelce,\u200d the older brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight\u2062 end Travis Kelce, won \u200ca Super\u2064 Bowl\u200b in February 2018, earned seven Pro \u2062Bowl selections and was named a first-team All Pro six times in an NFL career spent entirely with the Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have been the underdog my entire\u2063 career and \u2014 I mean this when I say it \u2014 I wish I still was. \u2064Few things gave me more joy than proving someone wrong,\u201d an emotional Kelce, 36,\u200b said during \u200chis retirement news conference in which Travis was among \u200bthose in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy\u2064 mother used to tell people and still says to this day, \u2018If you want Jason to do \u2063something, all you have to do\u200d is tell him he can\u2019t,\u2019 and that was true\u200d in more ways than I care to\u2063 admit. I relish doubters; they fuel the fire within.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kelce, selected\u2064 by Philadelphia\u200c in the\u2064 sixth and penultimate round of the\u200c 2011 NFL Draft, owns the Eagles franchise records for consecutive starts (156) and most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-2021-nfl-schedule-has-been-announced-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/\" title=\"The 2021 NFL Schedule Has Been Announced: Here\u2019s What You Need To Know\">regular season games played<\/a> by an\u200c offensive lineman\u200b (193).<\/p>\n<p>During his career, Kelce became one of Philadelphia\u2019s most beloved athletes, a fan favorite at a position that does not \u2062typically produce fan favorites.<\/p>\n<p>In the Super Bowl championship\u2064 parade that followed\u2064 the Eagles\u2019 upset \u2062win \u200cover the New England Patriots, Kelce whipped the crowd into a frenzy with an impassioned\u2064 speech about his team\u2019s underdog \u2062story that resonated across the city.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the millions of fans who never \u200dhad \u2064the privilege\u200d of meeting Jason, he had such a deep understanding and genuine appreciation for what was\u200d important \u200dto them,\u201d Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing exemplified \u200cthat better than his Super Bowl\u200b parade speech that brought to the surface the \u2063emotions that so many of us had \u200bbeen holding inside for years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday is a bittersweet day, because it is hard to imagine the Eagles taking the field without Jason \u200cKelce in uniform.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><sup>Reporting \u200bby Frank Pingue in \u200dToronto,\u2064 editing by \u200cPritha Sarkar<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t<strong>Share this post!<\/strong>\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Supreme Court\u2064 blocks Colorado\u2019s Trump Insurrection ban, Texas will start arresting \u200cIllegal Aliens and Nikki \u2063Haley wins DC<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Super Tuesday \u2063is only hours away. 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This comes as the GOP is seeing a bump in registered voters in\u2063 the state.<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Apple\u00a0is betting\u200b that the more powerful\u2062 models would\u2064 attract consumers looking to upgrade to AI-powered PCs.<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Elon\u2062 Musk alleges a\u2063 breach of contract and a departure from the original mission to develop AI for humanity\u2019s benefit.<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>The stock \u200bmarket\u2019s interest in AI is\u2063 on the rise, fueled by Nvidia\u2019s stunning rally and potential impact on various \u200bsectors.<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>UnitedHealth Group faces a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-dissidents-petition-supreme-court-to-strike-down-donor-disclosure-law\/\" title=\"Chinese Dissidents Petition Supreme Court to Strike Down Donor Disclosure Law\">major data breach<\/a> as hackers claim to have stolen millions of sensitive records.<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What accolades did Jason Kelce\u2062 achieve during \u2063his 13-year career in the NFL?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Jason Kelce, the long-time center for the Philadelphia Eagles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/another-incoming-congresswoman-announces-objection-to-electoral-college-votes\/\" title=\"Another Incoming Congresswoman Announces Objection To Electoral College Votes\">officially announced<\/a> his retirement on Monday, bringing an end to his illustrious 13-year career in the National Football League (NFL). Throughout his career, Kelce established himself as one of the best players in his position and became a beloved figure among the Eagles fanbase.<\/p>\n<p>Kelce, who\u200b is the older brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, achieved\u2064 numerous accolades during his\u200b career. He was a key\u2063 member of the Eagles team that won the Super Bowl in February 2018. Additionally, \u2062he earned seven Pro Bowl selections and was named \u200da first-team All Pro six times. Remarkably, Kelce spent his entire career with the Eagles, showcasing loyalty and dedication to the team.<\/p>\n<p>During his retirement news conference, an emotional Kelce spoke about his underdog mentality and his \u2064love for proving people wrong. He expressed gratitude for his mother&#8217;s belief in him, stating that being told he couldn&#8217;t do something only fueled his determination. This mindset allowed him to overcome various obstacles throughout his career and establish himself as one of the most \u200brespected players in the\u200b league.<\/p>\n<p>Kelce&#8217;s impact on the Eagles franchise is undeniable. He holds several franchise records, including consecutive starts (156) and most regular season games\u200b played by an offensive lineman (193). His consistent performance \u2062on the field and his dedication to the team made him a fan favorite \u2062in\u2062 a position that typically does \u200bnot \u200creceive as much recognition.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most memorable moments \u2064of Kelce&#8217;s \u200ccareer came\u2064 during the Super Bowl championship parade following the Eagles&#8217; victory over the New England Patriots. Kelce delivered an impassioned speech that resonated with fans and embodied the team&#8217;s underdog story. His \u2063speech rallied the crowd and showcased his deep understanding and appreciation for what \u2062the victory meant to the city.<\/p>\n<p>Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie praised Kelce for his genuine connection with \u200dfans and the emotional impact he had on the team and the city. Lurie highlighted Kelce&#8217;s Super Bowl parade speech, stating that it brought to the surface the emotions that \u2064many had been holding inside for years.<\/p>\n<p>As Kelce \u200bsteps away from the game, he leaves\u200b behind a tremendous legacy both on and off the field. His\u200d dedication, talent, and passion for\u2064 the sport have left an indelible mark on the Eagles organization and their fans. Kelce&#8217;s retirement marks the end of an era, but his impact will be remembered for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce retired on March 4, 2024, after a 13-year NFL career. 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