Could Jason Kelce be ending perhaps the shortest retirement in the history of retirements???
Following his extremely emotional retirement press conference, it seemed certain that Kelce was at-peace with hanging up his cleats and assumingly picking up a network microphone.
Full video of Jason Kelce’s legendary retirement press conference: pic.twitter.com/XECOCwggnk
— Barstool Philly (@BarstoolPhilly) March 5, 2024
However, Kelce is already expressing regret.
He admitted that it wasn’t easy retiring off such a nightmare season. After starting 10-1, the 2023 Eagles suffered one of the worst nose-dives in NFL history.
Kelce knows there was no urgency for him to retire. It was completely up to him. After all, he was STILL considered the best center in all of football this past season.
But sure enough, he decided it was time.
Jason let his athletic trainer tape his ankles for his retirement press conference because he missed his last game in Tampa due to chemo. What a guy Jason Kelce is. ♥️🥺 pic.twitter.com/IfAbD81HOO
— 🏈👑 (@TayvisHaze) March 6, 2024
However, in this week’s episode of his “New Heights” podcast, Kelce told his brother Travis that the Eagles signing running back Saquon Barkley has given him an itch to return.
“Saquon Barkley signing with Philadelphia. How ‘bout this? Huge, huge signing for Philadelphia. And I’m happy for Saquon. I’m not trying to talk trash, but you’re coming to a team that’s had a legitimate offensive line established for a very long time,” Kelce said.
So you’re telling me there’s a chance… https://t.co/IRSRhcjWTE
— Philly Dawgs (@PHLDawgs) March 13, 2024
“I could not be more bullish. We talked about it last week – this is what I’m regretting. I knew when I retired that I was going to miss just an outstanding season for the Philadelphia Eagles. It sucks, it really does. I want to be a part of this so bad. I wish I could,” he said.
Could @JasonKelce come back? 🤔
“THIS IS WHAT I’M REGRETTING…” after the Eagles signed @saquon Barkley. pic.twitter.com/CZODsP28y5
— DIE-HARD 🦅 Fans (@Eaglesfans9) March 13, 2024
Well, just so Kelce knows – I’m sure Nick Sirianni and the Eagles would welcome him back with open arms…
One thing Howie Roseman and the @Eagles will do is go ALL IN every offseason. They already have a STACKED roster and added dynamic RB Saquon Barkley, WR Devante Parker, C Matt Hennessy, DE Bryce Huff, and brought Ceedy Duce back. All these moves might get Jason Kelce to come back pic.twitter.com/k6CnsqNmIN
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 13, 2024
“Social media has been nonstop like, ‘Jason, you sure you want to retire?’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, pretty positive.’ Even though little upset Howie [Roseman] waited until I retired to make a move like this! But it’s fine. It’ll work out great,” Kelce added.
The WHOLE CLIP pic.twitter.com/ah7sQVGCaC
— 💚🦅 (@CookedBy1K) March 13, 2024
Despite his regrets, Kelce seems to stand by his decision to retire, which was a culmination of years of contemplation.
The Eagles offseason is off to a great start as they try to shed the stink of the 2023 season.
Kelce, hesitantly content with his decision to retire, is glad he’ll be able to enjoy everything as a fan.
“It doesn’t suck in the way that I get to still be like, ‘Hey, I’m a Philadelphian.’ I get to watch it and celebrate it just like everyone else. So I’m excited for that,” he concluded.
jason kelce looking at his helmet after the saquon barkley news 🔜#FlyEaglesFly @JasonKelce pic.twitter.com/Ab1t0KFG3t
— Boobie CoxHurts🫡 (@OGboobiehurts1) March 12, 2024
What are your thoughts on Kelce’s decision to retire?
Despite what he says, do you think there’s ANY chance he comes back? … Perhaps when we get closer to training camp and he starts to feel the itch?
As far as the Eagles are concerned, what are your thoughts on their offseason so far?
Did they overpay for Barkley?
What else do they need to do to ensure that 2023 never happens again???
Realizing we’re never going to see Saquon Barkley running behind Jason Kelce: pic.twitter.com/chuMbEQ7YL
— Eagles Fan Central (@EagleFanCentral) March 12, 2024