Summary
- Jason Kelce has decided not to retire from football after the 2022-23 NFL season. He signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and is currently performing well.
- Alongside his football career, Kelce hosts a popular podcast called "New Heights" with his brother Travis. The podcast has over 1 million subscribers and continues to release episodes regularly.
- As of now, Kelce has not confirmed whether the current NFL season will be his last. Depending on the Eagles' performance and his own personal considerations, retirement is a possibility after his thirteenth season.
The Amazon documentary Kelce raised questions about the celebrated football player's future in the NFL. At 1 hour and 42 minutes, Kelce takes a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes life of superstar NFL center Jason Kelce. Coming off a Super Bowl LVII showdown against his brother Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs, Jason Kelce has spent his entire career as a loyal member of the Philadelphia Eagles. With all the of the city of brotherly love behind him, Jason Kelce has already cemented himself as a legend in the Eagles historic franchise.
Both Jason and Travis Kelce had appeared in separate Super Bowls prior to 2023, but Super Bowl LVII was the first time in NFL history that two brothers faced off against each other on football's biggest stage. It also marked the first time two brothers played in the same Super Bowl game overall which ended in Travis and the Chiefs securing the win and the bragging rights. Jason Kelce completed his twelfth NFL season following the Super Bowl loss but still has one Super Bowl title under his belt from 2018's Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots.
Jason Kelce Didn't Retire From Football After The 2022-23 NFL Season
Jason Kelce decided not to throw in the towel on his NFL career following the end of the 2023-23 NFL season. He remains the starting center for the Philadelphia Eagles who offered him a one-year, $14.25 million contract for him to return alongside a powerhouse offense of quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back DeAndre Swift, and two stud wide receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Kelce and the Eagles have started the 2023-24 NFL season at an impressive 3-0, only one of three teams that won their first three consecutive games to start the year.
Outside of football, Jason has a popular podcast with Travis called "New Heights" which has over 1 million subscribers on YouTube. "New Heights" releases new episodes on a weekly basis even during the long and grueling NFL season. The episodes typically run about 80-90 minutes long and feature prominent guests in the world of sports such as Julian Edelman and even celebrities like Paul Rudd. With Jason's retirement plans pretty much in place with the success of the podcast, fans continue to wonder whether the 2023-24 NFL season will be his last.
Is Jason Kelce Retiring After The 2023-24 NFL Season?
The 35-year-old Jason Kelce has not confirmed whether this current NFL season will be his last. His last few contracts with the Eagles have been one-year-deals, which hints that he could choose to retire at the end of his thirteenth season depending on how the undefeated Eagles finish up. The Eagles' offensive line is one of the best in the NFL this season and Kelce shows zero sign of diminished play or ability. Kelce is currently the third-oldest active offensive lineman in the NFL while also being the highest-paid center in the league. If the Eagles go all the way this season, Kelce might hang up his jersey for good and retire as a two-time Super Bowl Champion.
