Over 13 years, Jason Kelce gave Eagles fans no shortage of reasons to love him. Not only did he give every ounce of effort he had on the field, but he also fully embraced everything that comes along with being an athlete in Philadelphia. He embraced how the city demands excellence and effort, he thrived under pressure, and he appreciated how the fans both held the team accountable and also supported them no matter what.
After Kelce formally announced his retirement, there was an avalanche of respect and admiration sent his way from coaches, former and current teammates, opponents from throughout the league, media members, and fans alike.