Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with brother Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (R) after winning Super Bowl LVII 38-35 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, February 12, 2023.Photo: John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockDon’t callJason Kelceretired just yet!His brotherTravis Kelcehas spoken out days after reports surfaced indicating that the football center, 36, isstepping away from playing footballfollowing the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.“It came out that he retired, and he really didn’t say any of that,” Travis, 34, told reporters during a press conference on Friday.“The end of that game, I think everybody kind of felt for him, knowing that he has been thinking about it a lot over the past couple of years.The documentary shows that. You don’t need to go around and ask anybody,” he continued.The Kansas City Chiefs tight end said, “It’s been cool to see everybody appreciate who he’s been over the years this past week, but I think the big guy still got some football left if he wants it.” Duringhis own conversation with reporterson Wednesday, Jason noted thathis retirement from the NFL is still uncertain.“I don’t know, that’s one of the beautiful things about the off-season, it’s unscheduled. So, you know, obviously, my brother’s still in the playoffs. I don’t get to watch him play very often, maybe I’ll get an opportunity to go watch one of those games this week,” Jason said.Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023.Ezra Shaw/GettyJason noted on themost recent episodeof hisNew Heightspodcast thathe is “not trying to be dramatic” about his decision or drag things on.“I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really, you know, make that decision. I just don’t,” he said. “There’s too much emotion in the moment. There’s too much going down in the moment to really fully grasp that decision.“If Jason decides to retire, fans can expect to have an official announcement from the NFL star himself.“I think when it’s time to officially announce what’s happening in the future, it will be done in a way that will be definitive. With respect to individuals who have meant a lot for me and what has led to the career I’ve had,” Jason said on the podcast.Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) walks off the field after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.Perry Knotts via APNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jason and Travis' mom,Donna Kelce, recently told PEOPLE that watching her sons become stars since facing each other at theLVII Super Bowlin February 2023has been a great experience. “It’s been really surreal and it’s been a fun ride to be on,” she told PEOPLE exclusively.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with brother Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (R) after winning Super Bowl LVII 38-35 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, February 12, 2023.Photo: John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock
Don’t callJason Kelceretired just yet!His brotherTravis Kelcehas spoken out days after reports surfaced indicating that the football center, 36, isstepping away from playing footballfollowing the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.“It came out that he retired, and he really didn’t say any of that,” Travis, 34, told reporters during a press conference on Friday.“The end of that game, I think everybody kind of felt for him, knowing that he has been thinking about it a lot over the past couple of years.The documentary shows that. You don’t need to go around and ask anybody,” he continued.The Kansas City Chiefs tight end said, “It’s been cool to see everybody appreciate who he’s been over the years this past week, but I think the big guy still got some football left if he wants it.” Duringhis own conversation with reporterson Wednesday, Jason noted thathis retirement from the NFL is still uncertain.“I don’t know, that’s one of the beautiful things about the off-season, it’s unscheduled. So, you know, obviously, my brother’s still in the playoffs. I don’t get to watch him play very often, maybe I’ll get an opportunity to go watch one of those games this week,” Jason said.Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023.Ezra Shaw/GettyJason noted on themost recent episodeof hisNew Heightspodcast thathe is “not trying to be dramatic” about his decision or drag things on.“I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really, you know, make that decision. I just don’t,” he said. “There’s too much emotion in the moment. There’s too much going down in the moment to really fully grasp that decision.“If Jason decides to retire, fans can expect to have an official announcement from the NFL star himself.“I think when it’s time to officially announce what’s happening in the future, it will be done in a way that will be definitive. With respect to individuals who have meant a lot for me and what has led to the career I’ve had,” Jason said on the podcast.Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) walks off the field after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.Perry Knotts via APNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jason and Travis' mom,Donna Kelce, recently told PEOPLE that watching her sons become stars since facing each other at theLVII Super Bowlin February 2023has been a great experience. “It’s been really surreal and it’s been a fun ride to be on,” she told PEOPLE exclusively.
Don’t callJason Kelceretired just yet!
His brotherTravis Kelcehas spoken out days after reports surfaced indicating that the football center, 36, isstepping away from playing footballfollowing the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“It came out that he retired, and he really didn’t say any of that,” Travis, 34, told reporters during a press conference on Friday.
“The end of that game, I think everybody kind of felt for him, knowing that he has been thinking about it a lot over the past couple of years.The documentary shows that. You don’t need to go around and ask anybody,” he continued.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end said, “It’s been cool to see everybody appreciate who he’s been over the years this past week, but I think the big guy still got some football left if he wants it.” Duringhis own conversation with reporterson Wednesday, Jason noted thathis retirement from the NFL is still uncertain.
“I don’t know, that’s one of the beautiful things about the off-season, it’s unscheduled. So, you know, obviously, my brother’s still in the playoffs. I don’t get to watch him play very often, maybe I’ll get an opportunity to go watch one of those games this week,” Jason said.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles before Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023.Ezra Shaw/Getty
Jason noted on themost recent episodeof hisNew Heightspodcast thathe is “not trying to be dramatic” about his decision or drag things on.
“I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really, you know, make that decision. I just don’t,” he said. “There’s too much emotion in the moment. There’s too much going down in the moment to really fully grasp that decision.”
If Jason decides to retire, fans can expect to have an official announcement from the NFL star himself.
“I think when it’s time to officially announce what’s happening in the future, it will be done in a way that will be definitive. With respect to individuals who have meant a lot for me and what has led to the career I’ve had,” Jason said on the podcast.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) walks off the field after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.Perry Knotts via AP
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Jason and Travis' mom,Donna Kelce, recently told PEOPLE that watching her sons become stars since facing each other at theLVII Super Bowlin February 2023has been a great experience. “It’s been really surreal and it’s been a fun ride to be on,” she told PEOPLE exclusively.
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