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Reactions: Jason Kelce reworks deal to stay with Eagles, celebrates daughter's birth

The Philadelphia Eagles and center Jason Kelce, a former University of Cincinnati Bearcats standout, agreed to a new deal for 2021 that will pay him $9 million fully guaranteed at signing and potentially up to $12 million, according to a report Friday by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Nov 1, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) snaps the ball to quarterback Carson Wentz (11) against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Kelce announced on Instagram that he'd reworked his deal to return to the team for which he has played his first 10 NFL seasons.

Kelce and his wife also welcomed their second child - a daughter named Elliotte Ray - earlier this week.

Social media reactions, including congratulations from UC:

Kelce is a four-time Pro Bowler (2014, 2016, 2019, 2020) and three-time first-team All-Pro (2017–2019).