Jason Kelce Says He Still Wants to 'Be Involved' with the Eagles amid Retirement Rumors

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason Kelce with the Eagles in 2023.Photo:Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via GettyJason Kelce has not announced his retirement from the NFL, but he says he has a future with the Eagles, regardlessThe older brother of Travis Kelce was there to support the tight end and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, when the team clinched a spot in the Super BowlJason toldThe Philadelphia Inquirerthat the Eagles season was “incredibly disappointing,” but he looks forward to proving people wrong next yearWhile his plans are still up in the air,Jason Kelceis sure about one thing: his continued involvement with the Philadelphia Eagles.“I don’t know what’s going to happen for me, but I do know I still want to be involved in the organization and still want to be a part of it — regardless of what the decision is,” the Eagles center, 36,toldThe Philadelphia Inquirer. “Because I don’t want to ever feel like I’m on the outside looking in on these achievements and these accolades and these opportunities that largely represent entire cities and fan bases and organizations.”He added, “It’s too good a feeling to pass up.”With a decision on his own future as a playerunannounced, Kelce was there to soak in his brotherTravis Kelce’s achievement on Sunday, when the tight end helped earn the Kansas City Chiefs a spot at the Super Bowl.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.While on the field,Jason got emotional after embracing Travis. He also spoke with reporters about his brother’s accomplishment, helping the Chiefs return to the championship game for the fourth time in six years.“As a brother, I mean, listen, this is an easy team to root for,” Jason told theInquirer. “This is a team that has not been … had their roses, and been the easiest road for them. They fought, they’ve overcome adversity, they’ve stayed together through all the nonsense. When everybody doubted them, when everybody said they don’t have the guys to get it done, they still find themselves going to the biggest game in the world for football.”And while Jason’s planning on supporting Travis and the Chiefs in Las Vegas on Feb. 11 — and playing some blackjack, he said — he savors his own opportunity in the not-too-distant future when he can disprove the naysayers.Jason and Travis Kelce after the Chiefs' AFC win.Patrick Smith/Getty“As a Philadelphia Eagle, incredibly disappointing season, especially at the end of it,” Jason said of the team’s performance. “And I really, really look forward to next year. I look forward to trying to prove people wrong, especially with some of the recent hires and Nick Sirianni. And there’s a lot of things up in the air for the Philadelphia Eagles.”He added, “But I think that, as a player, you always look forward to going into battle with your guys.”

Jason Kelce with the Eagles in 2023.Photo:Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Jason Kelce has not announced his retirement from the NFL, but he says he has a future with the Eagles, regardlessThe older brother of Travis Kelce was there to support the tight end and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, when the team clinched a spot in the Super BowlJason toldThe Philadelphia Inquirerthat the Eagles season was “incredibly disappointing,” but he looks forward to proving people wrong next yearWhile his plans are still up in the air,Jason Kelceis sure about one thing: his continued involvement with the Philadelphia Eagles.“I don’t know what’s going to happen for me, but I do know I still want to be involved in the organization and still want to be a part of it — regardless of what the decision is,” the Eagles center, 36,toldThe Philadelphia Inquirer. “Because I don’t want to ever feel like I’m on the outside looking in on these achievements and these accolades and these opportunities that largely represent entire cities and fan bases and organizations.”He added, “It’s too good a feeling to pass up.”With a decision on his own future as a playerunannounced, Kelce was there to soak in his brotherTravis Kelce’s achievement on Sunday, when the tight end helped earn the Kansas City Chiefs a spot at the Super Bowl.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.While on the field,Jason got emotional after embracing Travis. He also spoke with reporters about his brother’s accomplishment, helping the Chiefs return to the championship game for the fourth time in six years.“As a brother, I mean, listen, this is an easy team to root for,” Jason told theInquirer. “This is a team that has not been … had their roses, and been the easiest road for them. They fought, they’ve overcome adversity, they’ve stayed together through all the nonsense. When everybody doubted them, when everybody said they don’t have the guys to get it done, they still find themselves going to the biggest game in the world for football.”And while Jason’s planning on supporting Travis and the Chiefs in Las Vegas on Feb. 11 — and playing some blackjack, he said — he savors his own opportunity in the not-too-distant future when he can disprove the naysayers.Jason and Travis Kelce after the Chiefs' AFC win.Patrick Smith/Getty“As a Philadelphia Eagle, incredibly disappointing season, especially at the end of it,” Jason said of the team’s performance. “And I really, really look forward to next year. I look forward to trying to prove people wrong, especially with some of the recent hires and Nick Sirianni. And there’s a lot of things up in the air for the Philadelphia Eagles.”He added, “But I think that, as a player, you always look forward to going into battle with your guys.”

While his plans are still up in the air,Jason Kelceis sure about one thing: his continued involvement with the Philadelphia Eagles.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen for me, but I do know I still want to be involved in the organization and still want to be a part of it — regardless of what the decision is,” the Eagles center, 36,toldThe Philadelphia Inquirer. “Because I don’t want to ever feel like I’m on the outside looking in on these achievements and these accolades and these opportunities that largely represent entire cities and fan bases and organizations.”

He added, “It’s too good a feeling to pass up.”

With a decision on his own future as a playerunannounced, Kelce was there to soak in his brotherTravis Kelce’s achievement on Sunday, when the tight end helped earn the Kansas City Chiefs a spot at the Super Bowl.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

While on the field,Jason got emotional after embracing Travis. He also spoke with reporters about his brother’s accomplishment, helping the Chiefs return to the championship game for the fourth time in six years.

“As a brother, I mean, listen, this is an easy team to root for,” Jason told theInquirer. “This is a team that has not been … had their roses, and been the easiest road for them. They fought, they’ve overcome adversity, they’ve stayed together through all the nonsense. When everybody doubted them, when everybody said they don’t have the guys to get it done, they still find themselves going to the biggest game in the world for football.”

And while Jason’s planning on supporting Travis and the Chiefs in Las Vegas on Feb. 11 — and playing some blackjack, he said — he savors his own opportunity in the not-too-distant future when he can disprove the naysayers.

Jason and Travis Kelce after the Chiefs' AFC win.Patrick Smith/Getty

Patrick Smith/Getty

“As a Philadelphia Eagle, incredibly disappointing season, especially at the end of it,” Jason said of the team’s performance. “And I really, really look forward to next year. I look forward to trying to prove people wrong, especially with some of the recent hires and Nick Sirianni. And there’s a lot of things up in the air for the Philadelphia Eagles.”

He added, “But I think that, as a player, you always look forward to going into battle with your guys.”

source: people.com