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Jason Kelce has officially stepped away from the NFL as he announced his retirement from the Philadelphia Eagles after 13 seasons on Monday.
The future Hall of Fame center has plenty of love for him throughout the league, as former and current NFL players shared their appreciation for the Eagles legend on social media after news of his retirement broke.
That included some of his Eagles teammates who have played with him and experienced his leadership and on-field excellence over the years.
Reactions from former and current NFL players ranged from Russell Wilson to J.J. Watt and beyond. Check them out below.
— Beau Allen (@Beau_Allen) March 4, 2024
Just go ahead and get the Gold Jacket fitted right now.
Congrats on one hell of a career @JasonKelce
A pleasure and an honor to share the field with you.
🙏🏼
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 4, 2024
🦅Legend, @JasonKelce thank you and congratulations🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Nakobe Dean🔝🔜 (@NakobeDean) March 4, 2024
Congrats on an unbelievable HOF Career @JasonKelce! https://t.co/ZwIfbertHA
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 4, 2024
Love that he did it in a Sleeveless Eagles shirt https://t.co/MQyfmLaEvA
— Leger Douzable (@LegerDouzable) March 4, 2024
Real love for the game can’t be faked https://t.co/NIBxJe4EHy
— Stephen Anderson (@S_Anderson89) March 4, 2024
Congrats on a great career big dog ! @JasonKelce 🦅
— Bradley Roby (@BradRoby_1) March 4, 2024
phenom career 🫡 draft class ‘11 https://t.co/DvzcXQPY6B
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) March 4, 2024
One thing is clear from this press conference. Jason Kelce LOVES football and we were blessed to watch him play it. pic.twitter.com/wd72igdkhf
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 4, 2024
Congrats on a hell of a career @JasonKelce it was an honor to suit up with you! #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/ijwGadpAUQ
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) March 4, 2024
You never truly appreciate a leader until after you have played with them.
One of the best. Ever!
Congratulations on a great career. https://t.co/lDGUF8cIt6
— Nolan Carroll (@CarrollCity) March 4, 2024
Congrats to my guy @JasonKelce amazing career!!! #EaglesGoat https://t.co/Iy3f5WmzHV
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 4, 2024