NFL world reacts to the news that Jason Kelce will retire after 13 seasons

Jason Kelce is reportedly set to retire after 13 NFL seasons.

A sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Kelce started and played in 193 games over his tenure.

Kelce made his first Pro Bowl in 2014 and has been named to the Associated Press All-Pro team in six of the past seven seasons.

Kelce’s forthcoming announcement could be the first of several big moves and changes for the Eagles.

With Philadelphia’s offseason officially underway, here is the national reaction to the news that Kelce is hanging it up.

Spotrac

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Per reports, #Eagles C Jason Kelce will retire from the NFL after 13 remarkable seasons. The former #191 overall pick back in 2011 secured over $81M, 3rd most all-time among centers. pic.twitter.com/Smt4gSgDcy

— Spotrac (@spotrac) January 16, 2024

Jeff Skversky

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) looks on during warm ups a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

🔥 Jason Kelce will always be remembered for the best Super Bowl Parade Speech EVERpic.twitter.com/oL3exinkqQ

— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) January 16, 2024

Bleacher Report

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) wears an MLK sticker on his helmet in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day before a a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Kelce told his Eagles teammates after last night's playoff loss that he is retiring, per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/TBCEjdWGRu

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2024

The Sporting News

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles directs his team during the first half in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

After 13 seasons with the Eagles, Jason Kelce reportedly told his teammates that he is retiring, per @AdamSchefter.

🏈6x First-Team All-Pro
🏈Super Bowl champ
🏈7x Pro Bowler pic.twitter.com/u0UGBhSs4e

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) January 16, 2024

Yahoo Sports

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Jason Kelce File:

▪️ 193 Starts
▪️ 7 Playoff appearances
▪️ 5x All-Pro
▪️ 7x Pro Bowler
▪️ Super Bowl LII Champion

What a career 🫡 pic.twitter.com/mbQiicP1cy

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 16, 2024

Torrey Smith

Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) warms up before action against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Congrats on retirement! @JasonKelce

One of the best men I’ve ever been around! You are going to crush this next phase of life!

— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) January 16, 2024

John Clark

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) wears an MLK sticker on his helmet in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day before a a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Kelce was in tears leaving the field pic.twitter.com/cE93tY9hmf

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) January 16, 2024

94 WIP

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) looks on during warm ups a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles future Hall Of Famer Jason Kelce told his teammates postgame that he is retiring, according to @AdamSchefter.

▪️ 13 seasons (all with Eagles)
▪️ 6x First-Team All-Pro
▪️ 7x Pro Bowler
▪️ Super Bowl champ

All-time legend in Philadelphia forever. Thank you, Jason. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Zi5RZbrxYp

— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) January 16, 2024

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Congrats on a LEGENDARY career, @JasonKelce 👏 https://t.co/7xIyN01LB4 pic.twitter.com/zE0X15W4gI

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 16, 2024

Derrick Gunn

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (center-left) and center Jason Kelce (62) look on during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The thinking man’s center. Calculated , articulate , passionate. Every game left everything he had on the field … will forever be an eagles legend. In my book a first ballot hall of famer .. I’m proud I got to know him … one of my all time favorite eagles 👊🏾 I salute you https://t.co/M3jYEYEzse

— Derrick Gunn (@RealDGunn) January 16, 2024

Robert Griffin III

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) wears an MLK sticker on his helmet in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day before a a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Kelce has elevated the game of football and the awareness of just how awesome Offensive Lineman are. He is a Hall of Famer on the field and off it he is a STAR. Congrats on retirement my brother, you gave the game everything you had. pic.twitter.com/pgJfpHncn6

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 16, 2024

Pat McAfee

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

"Jason Kelce is the ageless wonder and he seemed to keep getting better with age..

I’ve been looking up to him as long as I’ve been in this league" ~ @mithenmor60 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/0dDFvCKeJU

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 16, 2024

O,J. Spivey

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles directs his team during the first half in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Back when I interviewed Jason Kelce on returning for 2023 before the screening of his Prime documentary. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/BlF22Rl5I3

— O.J. Spivey (@OJPhilly) January 16, 2024

NBC Sports Philadelphia

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) wears an MLK sticker on his helmet in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day before a a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

We’ll always remember Jason Kelce for these precious moments with his kids. ❤️ #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/mLESfSfHic

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) January 16, 2024