Jason Kelce called a combat veteran suffering from PTSD after posting on the Eagles star’s Facebook page for help: ‘Brother you okay? You need someone to talk to?’
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A combat veteran shared a heartwarming story about Jason Kelce, days after the former Philadelphia Eagles center retired from the NFL.
After playing all 13 seasons with the City of Brotherly Love, the 36-year-old officially announced his retirement from the sport during a press conference on Monday. His departure from the sport was met by an outpouring of tributes as one of Philadelphia’s most beloved athletes.
On Tuesday, a veteran named Randy called 94 WIP Sports Radio to report how Kelce personally called him during a PTSD episode.
“I apparently posted something on Jason’s Facebook page,” Randy said. “And he called me up and reached out and said, ‘Brother, are you okay?’ Do you need someone to talk to?”
Randy explained how his PTSD was caused by contracting COVID-19 and being out of work. He also described the experience as the “lowest time” of his life.
A combat veteran shared how Jason Kelce called him during a PTSD episode
On Monday, Kelce retired from the NFL after spending 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles
“I’m a combat veteran and have seen and done a lot,” Randy said. “I was going through some things, I was affected by COVID. And I never had PTSD, nothing like that. I’ve always been able to deal with that. Like you compartmentalize it and never really worry about it.
“Well, I got COVID in November (20)22 and it triggered something in my head and I ended up being out of work (for) ten weeks. There’s the wall, reliving those fatal shots, it was just horrible. The lowest time of my life.’
Randy became emotional as he talked about Kelce’s attempt to reach out to him while he was dealing with the condition. He reiterated that Kelce is his favorite player and that the sincere act has helped him through the adversities.
“He’s been my favorite player since his second year in the league. I had his sweater. Just this one, it’s great for him, but man, man.’
Kelce reportedly turned down a $9 million extension with the Eagles to hang up his cleats. During his career, Kelce made seven Pro Bowl appearances, six First Team All-Pro selections and won the Super Bowl in 2017.