Jason Kelce Will ‘Enjoy’ NFL Comeback If He Treats Arthritis

Jason Kelce he has no plans to return to the NFL after retirement — and only a medical miracle could change his mind.

“For me personally, my playing days are over and I don’t see anything happening other than maybe a drug develops a way to get rid of arthritis that I can enjoy when I come back,” Kelce, 36, said. The Associated Press in a statement published on Tuesday, August 13.

Kelce retired after the 2023-2024 season, having played his entire 13-year career as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles. In addition to his body needing a break, Kelce has already dropped from his playing weight of 295 pounds to 275 — a goal weight of 260.

“They’re not going to call me back to play center at 260 pounds, and I’m moving on to the next one,” he continued, noting that he was “excited” to look at his successor, Cam Jurgensin the field.

“I think Cam is going to be really good this year. “He’s going to show people what a good player he is,” Kelce said. “He was ready for us last year at right guard and he’s going to thrive at center.”

While Kelce’s career on the field is over, he has many other projects in the works. He hosts his podcast “New Heights” with my brother Travis Kelce and officially join ESPN Monday Night Countdown broadcast team.

Jason was heartbroken to reveal his retirement after an amazing career, but he previously told Travis, 34, on the June episode of “New Heights” that he knew it was time for him to move on.

“That’s when you’re going to know, whenever this is the moment, and you need to go,” Jason said. “[It’s] fighting your body, like, you used to be able to do something you can’t do anymore. That’s when it’s like, you’re fighting that, to keep getting that back. This is where it starts to get difficult. The important thing is that everyone knows when it’s their turn.”

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For a six-time all-pro player, it has come to a point where he doesn’t feel like he’s playing at the highest level.

“I don’t think I can play it at the level I was playing at,” he continued. “Although people may not agree with that, I know because I remember being there last year and not being able to do the way I wanted.”

Fortunately, he remains in good shape like his wife, Kylie Kelceit makes him work out three days a week to keep his endorphins flowing.

“He just used this, but he said I have to work at least three days a week, otherwise he doesn’t want to deal with me,” said Jason, 36, during the August 9 episode of Yote House Media’s “Green. The Light With Chris Long” podcast. “Once I’m done, I’m very happy.” ; I get along well with my kids and everyone else — I’m a better person.”