SUMMARY
- Philadelphia Eagles' star center player, Jason Kelce, is contemplating retirement from the NFL.
- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal advised Jason Kelce on retirement during a conversation on Shaq's podcast.
Philadelphia Eagles’ best center player, Jason Kelce, contemplates his further course of action in the league. The star player is not certain whether he should opt for retirement or not. He was seen applauding his brother Travis Kelce for his phenomenal performance in his signature vociferous style. Jason was caught distraught when his team could not win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card game.
Jason Kelce was advised by the NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neil on his plan for retirement. Shaquille O’Neil shared his personal experience and the collateral loss that his dilemma and denial brought him. Hence, he advised Jason not to follow his own trail. Kelce’s streak with the league started in 2011 and the player has accounted for several record-making wins since then.
Shaq giving Jason Kelce advice on retirement ❤️pic.twitter.com/rT13Bq268k
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 19, 2024
Now he is thinking about inferring his illustrious career. To this, Shaq said to Jason, “What we had is what we got – you got the (Super Bowl) ring, people know who you are, enjoy.” He advised him to enjoy his time with his family and loved ones. Shaq said that he still regrets not doing so which landed him alone in his lone abode.
This heart-touching conversation happened between the players at Shaq’s show, “The Big Podcast with Shaq.” Although the NFL player has not yet decided the step, he is going to take next. Let’s debunk and dig a little deeper into Jason Kelce’s retirement rumors.
What did Travis Kelce say about Jason Kelce’s retirement possibilities?
Travis has stated very clearly that the big man has got a lot of football left in him. He does not feel that Jason Kelce should take retirement for the game and thinks that he is going to return to the Philadelphia Eagles this season. His contract is under a bargain of $10.2 Million with the Eagles. With the Eagles he has won seven Pro Bowl and has always been an inhere part of the roster.
Travis Kelce addressed the rumors of his brother’s retirement in his podcast. Fans too are not in allegiance with Jason’s discerning decision. This brought in waves for the brothers where the NFL’s best offensive lineman was asked to reconsider his decision. Travis also showed his gratification for the love that they are being showered upon by the fans.
This is the reason why Jason Kelce wants to retire from NFL
After suffering a brutal loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jason Kelce announced to his teammates in the locker room about his exit from the team. The Wild Card match was highly emotionally taxing for the Eagles’ offensive linemen. Throughout 2023 Jason had spoken about his retirement possibilities as the player might be distraught because of his collapsing form.
Six-time All-Pro and future Hall-of-Fame center Jason Kelce told his Eagles’ teammates in Monday night’s postgame locker room that he is in fact retiring, per league sources.
The 36-year-old Kelce became visibly emotional at the end of the Eagles’ 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers. He… pic.twitter.com/GofAAlFtUd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 16, 2024
Recently in Shaq’s podcast, Jason revealed that he won’t be playing for much longer even if he joins the 2024 NFL season. He is still undecided and did not give any stern answer regarding his retirement. The player would be unveiling his course of action in a few weeks.