Jason Kelce has no plans to return to the NFL after his retirement — and only a medical miracle could change his mind. “For me personally, my days of playing are just done and I do not foresee any scenario taking place other than maybe medicine inventing a way to get rid of arthritis that I would ever entertain coming back at all anymore,” Kelce, 36, told the Associated Press in an interview published on Tuesday, August 13. Kelce retired after the 2023-2024 season, playing the entirety of his 13-year career as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
In addition to his body needing a break, Kelce is already down from his playing weight of 295 pounds to 275 — with a goal weight of 260. “They’re not going to call me to come back and play center at 260 pounds, and I’m moving on to the next thing,” he continued, noting that he’s “excited” to watch his replacement, Cam Jurgens , on the field. “I really think Cam is going to be tremendous this year.
He’s going to really show people how great of a player he is,” Kelce said. “He was good for us last year at right guard and he’s going to flourish at center.” While Kelce’s career on the field is over, he has plenty of other projects in the works.
He hosts his “New Heights” podcast with brother Travis Kelce and has officially joined ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown broadcast team. Jason was emotional when revealing his retirement after an incredible career, but he previously told Travis, 34, during a .