Reaction to Jason Kelce's emotional retirement from the NFL | NFL Live

Dan Orlovsky, Laura Rutledge, Mina Kimes and Adam Schefter react to Jason Kelce's emotional speech as he retires from the NFL.
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[@JNB0723]

As an Eagles fan, he represents Philly so much. City of Brotherly Love! 🦅😭

[@JoseMaradiaga-k1o]

Brotherly love?! 😂😂 I work in Philly. Trust me there’s no love! 😂😂 but respect to kelce!

[@JNB0723]

@@JoseMaradiaga-k1o no, Kelce represents the best of us. A guy who will sit down and have a beer with the normal average man, despite the fact that he makes millions of dollars. I believe anyone can humble themselves, and I believe that if he's the representation of our city, then that's what we all can do.

[@foundscott9852]

Lions fan here. Man ol man, this hit me harder than I thought. Salute to the future HOF! He retired classy.

[@Boskibro]

I’m not sure if he should be a hall of famer. He didn’t start getting accolades until late in his career

[@rayceofhistory]

@@Boskibrohe has the accolades of a handful of centers in the HOF. There aren’t a ton, but he seems to stack up decently well with them.

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

@Boskibro Huh? That might be one of the 10 most absurd comments I’ve ever read anywhere on social media on any topic is any genre. That’s incredibly difficult to do. Who cares when he started getting accolades?? Especially at a position like Center. Because it’s not like it can be charted with stats like catches, yards, TDs, sacks, tackles, INTs, etc. 6x 1st team All Pro(not lame pro bowls where like 30% of the NFL makes them every year) at center (3rd most in the 103 year history of the NFL). Only center in NFL history to do that and win a Super Bowl. So for the love of God I hope you’re just trolling. Because if that’s how your mind actually works.. oooof

[@auntiemarlie]

So beautiful Jason - A beautiful heartfelt speech. You are going to need sunglasses for how bright your next chapter will be.

[@DanielHughes-xg4yr]

As a born and raised a eagles fan I want to wish Jason kelce a happy retirement we all are going to miss you😢😢😢😢😢

[@linkercasas1004]

Respect Jason! You are a class act!

[@Claude-u8o]

Cowboys fan here and really appreciate kelce you will be missed🙏

[@MrMcfly6]

As a Cowboys fan, I’ve always respected and admired Kelce as a captain and player. The NFL will miss the big guy.

[@olaf4970]

❤

[@jamesleeschmidt7312]

It was most certainly an emotional day today. I, like many of you, I'm sure - shed a few tears upon hearing Jason Kelce is retiring I think it is quite safe to say that not only is Jason a Philadelphia fan favorite - he is indeed a National fan favorite. Truly has no one so exhibited the characteristics and traits of the team he played for and the city he represented any better than Jason. No one has worked harder, dug deeper, or bled more for his team than Jason Most certainly - there is no one who took more pride nor held more esteem for his teammates, coaches, or city than Jason Kelce. He is unrivaled. As a lifelong Chiefs fan, with a great love and appreciation for his brother Travis who represents my team and who wears the arrrowhead with great distinction, I can honestly say that we here in the heartland love Jason - almost as much as the people of Philadelphia do. He has built bridges and united people all over the country and throughout the NFL. No place was that more on display than when Jason lept out into the crowd during a Chiefs vs Bills playoff game this year Let me say that again - A CHIEFS VS BILLS playoff game. A fierce and competitive rivalry game that was loaded with pressure and nerves on both sides, and yet, all together as one - Chiefs fans and Bills fans, and even Taylor Swift fans laughing and celebrating together- united by none other than the Center of the Philadelphia Eagles. Brotherly Love Indeed. Yes, I wept a little today as I watched Jason say farewell because I'm a fan. And even though I know Jason will move on to bigger and better things ahead, I will miss seeing 62 on Sundays. I will miss watching him compete and I will miss the way he has conducted and carried himself for 13 glorious years. He is worthy of the title "Hero" and in 2029 - most fittingly in OHIO - some town called Canton, a space will be waiting for him to take his place among other greats. Thank you Jason - God's speed to you.

[@iriskitty1025]

I wish I could like this comment one thousand times.

[@kirdyland4065]

Heart and soul of the Eagles core. He will be missed, impossible to replace. Thank you for staying with us through the highs and lows. 1st ballet HOF One and only G.O.A.T. of the Center Position. #62 Fly Eagles Fly

[@Fre_Th_COz]

True football fans love this man!!! He's from the trenches!!! Enjoy watching your family grow up brother!!! You earned yhis retirement

[@ibrahimabdus-salaam3426]

As a Steelers fan but from the city of Philadelphia Jason definitely a future hall of famer hands down

[@scruffd0g193]

Next stop Canton for him, he changed the position of Center.

[@logancharles3612]

Jason Kelce will be really missed, he is very underrated and he have no weakness to his game at all. He is my favorite player of all time!!

[@michaelf.bender3718]

What a career! He will most certainly be a Hall of Famer.

[@patmccrotch5373]

He's no doubt a hall of Famer. Question is will he be first ballot, and I would have to say yes.

[@mikereynolds2313]

First ballot lock, mainly because of his position , if he was a tackle maybe a 2nd ballot, but he spent his whole career at center

[@patmccrotch5373]

@@mikereynolds2313 an under sized center at that, but probably the most athletic center in the NFL to date. He was/is one of the greatest eagles of all time, if not the greatest.

[@raeedbrown8532]

As a generational Philadelphian we thank you sir farewell and salute

[@Enginette37]

Great athlete, even better man.

[@ZooterMagruder]

Are we really questioning him being a hall of Famer? Even haters know he is going to be a first ballot.

[@DanielHughes-xg4yr]

Facts

[@dalehammers4425]

I'm a Chiefs fan and have absolutely nothing but love and respect for Jason Kelce, as much as I love Travis, Jason is my favorite Kelce brother, he's someone thats more relatable. I hope to god he's a first ballot HOF inductee, but sadly thats not usually how it works for Offensive Lineman, I hope to god he shatters that mold, if anyone deserves it its Jason. He has been an amazing player and an even more amazing human being his entire career, and I wish him nothing but the best in his life from here on out.

[@jerodmayoINC]

Patriots and eagles both lost LEGENDS this past week in slater and Kelce, the heart and soul of both those teams

[@robgotcher5908]

From walking on to Cincinnati college to walking into Canton what a career

[@kaywilliamson4296]

The tush push was alot of jason!

[@judy5936]

Glad he's ours. 🐐🦅❤

[@3321far]

I haven't felt this good as a Giants fan since LeShon McCoy went to Buffalo. It doesn't hurt Philly that much. But the fans will miss him, and that's what counts.

[@kristinjohnson8164]

The Giants have a lot more to be worried about than what the eagles are doing. Sequon won’t be coming back and y’all still don’t have a quarterback

[@elementzero3379]

I can't tell whether this comment was intended to be complementary or spiteful.

[@kristindelor9897]

Listening to him talk about Kylie and how he felt when they first met made me tear up. They have a beautiful love.

[@Moonroofmusik]

Tears😢

[@brianabob1216]

Thank you Adam for mentioning Cam. He does have big shoes to fill, but I think our o-line will still be a top unit.

[@martinwight-ww1um]

Just a class act , simple as that

[@edutainme7265]

This may have been for the pod, but this has been a genuine soul, so doubt it. And that line - Hungry dogs run faster; who can't feel what that meant to someone who spend his entire life trying to show the world he was good enough.

[@RamblingRob-vi7ct]

Not too bad for a 3 star athlete from ohio and did this with one team which is remarkable this day and time

[@reginaldsimon8125]

Fly eagle fly .... 💯 HOF

[@dougmiyamoto3109]

Is it too corny to say he's the Rocky of all-time great centers?

[@yehudahfein]

even i am a giants fan your not over rated

[@rollin60z]

Good choice, he wasnt looking like himself at the end of the season. Bad penalties, low snaps. Helluva career tho, enjoy that retirement 👏

[@alwayzchillin0714]

Yet he was an All-Pro, this year. As in best at his position. Lol

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

Isaac is a super smart linemen also. Coaches guysup

[@Dr_1212]

👍

[@4realGTFOH]

Is he a HOFer?🤔

[@sleepless2nd736]

He will feel great when he loses 40 lbs he will be a new man Proberly have to get the stretched skin cutoff his body though

[@Conada1002]

Somewhere Jason Kelce is still crying like a child

[@cynthiajones4332]

You and I broke the law and Jesus paid the price. God so loved the world that He gave His Son (Jesus Christ) that whoever believes in Him will not die but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Receive Christ and believe today the consequences are eternal!

[@Daniel_Capital]

I couldn't stop laughing, everything he and his brother do is a performance for the camera, not an authentic bone in their bodies. The male Kardashians, everything is for clout and attention. Like him taking off his shirt and dancing to make sure the camera stays on him during the title game. Insufferable‼

[@judy5936]

No, Daniel it's how we roll in Philly. Stop the hate and try to be less negative and be happy for others. Life's too short. Namaste.

[@elementzero3379]

You sound like a 'Johnny Come Lately" a$$hat. You started watching football when the propagandists told you to fear Taylor Swift, right? It couldn't be more apparent that you know nothing about football or these players. 🤡🙄

[@Daniel_Capital]

@JerseyGrillbilly we’ll agree to disagree there, when the eagles lost, jason waited none of his teammates were around and the cameras were on him and started “crying” on queue, to make it all about him and not the team. His stunt in the title game letting his disgusting hairy belly flop everywhere yeah, that’s something normal people do when they watch a game in a luxury suite. He made a documentary about himself, as if people are clamoring for those about offensive lineman. He has a pod and tries to get on everyone else’s pod that he can. He desperately wants to be a celebrity. Granted he didn’t take the extra step his brother did which is to be with someone he’s not physically attracted to for clout, but still

[@Stefanie2530]

LOL .What a ridiculous, pathetic comment. He and his brother are always on camera because the public loves them. Cried on cue??? He cried because it was his final game, hardly something he did 'on cue'. You often see men whip off their shirts at sports games. It was hardly unusual that he did it as well. (How dare he celebrate and be happy for his brother!) You're too busy whining about him doing it to realize when he did it, it did it amongst both Chiefs AND Bills fans. Instead of fans fighting over their team in the playoffs, they came together and had fun with Jason. He didn't make a documentary about himself, 9.14 Pictures, Vera Y Productions, and NFL Films made the documentary. He participated. And guess what? Its the most watched documentary film in the U.S. Desperately wants to be a celebrity? lol...he already is a HUGE celebrity. There is something so very wrong with you taking issue with a man who has strong, loving ties to his family, is dedicated to his career and spends A LOT of time doing charity work and helping others. Time for you to put the box of Twinkies down, leave mommy's basement and go to bed.

[@billth716]

I hope the eagles hire him as a coach ❤

[@archieherrington9955]

As a cowboys fan i hated that he was a eagles player because i love him as a player a competitor and a human being dudes the role model athlete that people wanna be also one of the best centers of all time enjoy your retirement

[@imdavidshin]

Jason Kelce is a first ballot future hall of famer. The Eagles and all of the eagles fans are truly grateful to have been able to witness his career.

[@yarmezhenderson4204]

From Dan orlovsky Mina kimes AND ADAM SCHEFTER THANK YOU JASON KELCE HALL OF FAME COMING UP FOR YOU BUT I,M STILL SAD YOU,RE NOT GONNA BE THE EAGLES ANYMORE 😢

[@delorieswhymns7241]

I’m going to miss you Jason, may the Lord continue to bless you always 🙏🏽❤️❤️and family

[@C2thadizzo]

Adieu Kid.....

[@edwardlockwood2641]

Eagles need to retire his number this year. Thank you for everything.

[@diehardeaglesfansince1994]

one of the most loved philadelphia athlete of all time

[@edutainme7265]

Now that's a man's tissue.

[@judy5936]

Big tears for a big man with an even bigger ❤

[@lakers49ers]

Great player and the goat 🐐 center

[@symbolicsoul290]

wtf wasnt he retired like a month ago? old news we are up to date on this... but are you up to date on your booster tho???

[@AhmedMRagb]

He was still thinking about it

[@judy5936]

Exactly. People always spew negative verbage to get a reaction. Why can't people just be happy for him or the positivity this man brings to the table. "🎤Come on people now, smile on your brother everybody needs to get together and love one another right now."

[@bigbreasts84]

Hall of famer for sure.