Jason Kelce, #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles, speaks with Travis Kelce, #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs, after Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
"I have put much thought into whether it makes sense to play another season. After talking it over with my wife and many other friends and family, I have decided to return for another year. Thank you to all my supporters and detractors for fueling me, I ain’t f---ing done yet!" he tweeted.
Philadelphia selected Kelce in the sixth round of the 2011 draft out of Cincinnati. He quickly became a vital centerpiece on the Eagles’ offensive line as he turned into a fully fledged starter in his rookie season.
Jason Kelce, #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles, warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Kelce has played in every game since the 2015 season. He’s become a six-time Pro Bowler and five-time First-Team All-Pro selection in his 12 years with Philadelphia. A fan favorite in the city of brotherly love, He also played a major part in the team’s only Super Bowl victory in 2017.
The center will re-join the Eagles, who will also have Landon Dickerson. Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata back. Isaac Seumalo appears likely to leave the Eagles in the offseason.
Jason Kelce, #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles, celebrates on the field after defeating the New York Giants 38-7 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 21, 2023 in Philadelphia. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Philadelphia was the best team in the NFC last year with a 14-3 record.