Travis Kelce bursts into tears AGAIN while discussing Jason’s NFL retirement on New Heights… as the Chiefs star admits he wanted his older brother to play on: ‘It feels empty’
Travis Kelce was overcome with emotion as he spoke with brother Jason about his retirement from football latest New Heights podcast.
Jason, 36, announced his retirement on Monday after 13 years in the NFL playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, with the legendary center breaking down in tears during an emotional farewell speech.
In the crowd at the Philadelphia practice facility, Travis could also be seen shedding tears alongside mother Donna and father Ed as his brother said goodbye to both the Eagles and the sport he has dedicated his life to for nearly two decades.
During this week’s edition of New Heights, the Kelce brothers discussed Jason’s decision to retire from the NFL in more detail, as Travis admitted he wanted his older sibling to play next season.
“We haven’t talked much about retirement,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said. “And I wanted to make sure you didn’t feel any pressure from me to keep going, knowing that I wanted you to keep going. I wanted you to keep playing this game.
Travis Kelce was overwhelmed with emotion as he spoke to brother Jason about his retirement from football
Jason Kelce has brought down the curtain on his NFL career after thirteen years with the Eagles
While discussing Jason’s decision about New Heights, an emotional Travis broke down in tears
Jason joked, “Why didn’t you tell me? I would have changed my mind.’
After claiming that his brother was “always one step ahead,” and pointing out to Jason that he is the older of the two, Travis broke down in tears as he opened up about the void he already feels without him in the sport.
“It’s always been like I’ve always had this flotation device with me. It’s um… having you out man, it feels empty… and it definitely feels um… it feels like it’s complete, you know,” he said, fighting back tears.
‘It was a success.’
“I hear you,” Jason replied.
Travis and Jason have had an iconic journey as the NFL’s most famous brothers over the past decade, with the pair even participating in a historic Super Bowl last year.
And Chief tight end is gutted when he sees his brother’s back on the football field as he praises him for showing him the ropes of the sport.
“It’s been a fun journey to watch,” Travis continued. “Like I said yesterday man, I just appreciate you showing me the way and taking us all on the journey with you big fella.
Jason replied, “We showed each other the way. I can appreciate. Listen, I stopped playing, but I still go to the games. Like I said, you’ve been playing solo for a long time and I’m looking forward to being able to appreciate and watch your matches more, taking in the bigger picture of football and all it has to offer, whilst still staying local . in Philadelphia.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end admits his brother’s retirement leaves him feeling “empty.”
“I’ll never not be there, but I’m definitely looking forward to it…I don’t know, it’s a different chapter and in some ways I’ll be able to experience more things and do things that I’ve never done before . That is exciting.
Travis added, “It was cool to be the tag team of the National Football League! Pretty cool**.
“Yeah, I didn’t talk to you about (retiring), I kind of let you do your own thing. I couldn’t have been more proud to listen to you yesterday. It’s been a lot of emotions, a lot of sad emotions, a lot of exciting emotions.
“You’ve got the damn world in your hand now, dude. You have three little ones that I know you would love to see grow up. There are many future, exciting future things to look forward to. So yeah, back to the speech – can I see the Kleenex real quick….”
Jason then joked after his tearful retirement push: “Sorry, I would cry more, but I wasted all my tears.”