Philadelphia Eagles veteran Jason Kelce announced his retirement on Monday, discussing how important it is for a father to be with his children.
While making the announcement, Kelce, 36, was surrounded by multiple members of his family, including his parents, Ed and Donna, his wife Kylie, and his brother and fellow NFL player Travis Kelce. During his retirement speech, Kelce said that he had enjoyed the best years of his career with his wife “by my side,” with whom he has three daughters.
“I think one of the best things a person can be in this world is a father,” Kelce said. “A father who is present, loving, devoted just might be the greatest gift a child could ask for in our society, and I am a damn good one.”
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Kelce went on to state that his own father believed in him more than anyone else, adding that he still has a great deal of respect for his father. The Eagles player detailed a time when his father brought him to work, noting how he thought it was amazing. Kelce said his father “continues to be the man I strive to be.”
Kelce played for the Eagles in all 13 seasons of his career in the NFL, beginning in 2011. During his time with the team, he helped capture a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots to win the 2018 Super Bowl.