Jason Kelce press conference: Latest news and updates as Philadelphia Eagles star is set to address his future in the NFL with retirement a possibility

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Follow along live as the Daily Mail follows Eagles star center Jason Kelce’s press conference, in which he is widely expected to announce his retirement from the NFL. Press coverage begins at 1:00 PM ET.

Jason Kelce press conference Latest news and updates as Philadelphia
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The city of brotherly love!

Travis is also in Philadelphia this week to support his brother as he seemingly prepares to retire from football.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who won his third Super Bowl ring in Las Vegas last month, got a new trim while in the city of brotherly love.

And on the eve of Jason’s announcement, the pair raised a beer with fans and posed for photos at a local fundraising event.

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Jason Kelce press conference Latest news and updates as Philadelphia

Fighting back the tears

A few days after that loss to the Bucs, Kelce also struggled to keep his emotions in check while speaking with brother Travis on their New Heights podcast.

“I spoke to the team and said pretty much the same thing I said to you: ‘I believe in all of you. Cherish the moments you have in this league,'” he said of the locker room scenes. after the match.

“So that’s kind of how it went and a lot of guys said, ‘If this is your last game, I feel sorry for you.’ I was like, “Don’t feel sorry for me, you motherfuckers.”

Jason Kelce press conference Latest news and updates as Philadelphia

Eagles fans fear the worst

Since he has never held a press conference to confirm he will continue playing, Eagles fans expect Kelce to bid an emotional farewell to the team this afternoon.

The legendary center spent 13 years in Philadelphia and played a key role in their 2018 Super Bowl LII win.

He also reached the showpiece in 2023, which ended in a defeat against brother Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs.

And after their Wild Card Round loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in January, fans are convinced Kelce’s career is now over.

Jason Kelce press conference Latest news and updates as Philadelphia

Kelce will announce a decision at 1 p.m

Kelce will announce his decision at 1 p.m. as Eagles fans across the country hold their breath.

The 36-year-old posted on X on Monday morning: ‘No Keg videos this year, I have come to a decision and will explain it at a press conference this afternoon.’

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Jason Kelce press conference Latest news and updates as Philadelphia

Time for Jason?

Nearly two months after his 13th season with the Philadelphia Eagles came to an end, Jason Kelce will finally announce today whether he will bring down the curtain on his NFL career.

The Eagles icon will discuss his future at a news conference this afternoon after considering the possibility of retirement following Philadelphia’s playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 16.

You can follow the latest news and developments from the press here on Mail Sport.

TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 15: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after an NFL Wild Card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.  (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)