Kylie Kelce’s emotional message to Jason Kelce after his NFL retirement announcement
She took to social media to honor her husband
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Kylie Kelce recently celebrated her husband Jason Kelce‘s remarkable 13-year NFL career following his retirement announcement on Monday. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Kylie shared a heartfelt post honoring Jason‘s achievements, accompanied by a photo capturing their joyous moment after the Philadelphia Eagles‘ Super Bowl LII victory in 2018.
“Pulling this one out of the archives to congratulate this guy on his retirement,” she wrote.
“Your accolade studded 13 year career is a direct result of your hard work, determination, and resilience. I am immensely proud to be your wife and can’t wait to see what you do next. As always, the girls and I will be there cheering you on every step of the way!”
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The end of Kelce’s NFL journey
In an interview with NBC’s Philadelphia News 10, Kylie expressed that Jason‘s decision to retire encapsulated his NFL journey perfectly. She revealed that Jason had contemplated retirement for years, reflecting on the profound impact his career had on their lives.
“I think I was the only one that had heard the speech before he went into it,” she noted.
“I think it was just a perfect summary of 13 years. It was an incredible run he had as a player in the NFL.”
Kylie acknowledged the overwhelming outpouring of love and support Jason received since his retirement announcement, describing it as both surprising and expected given his character and conduct throughout his career. She emphasized Jason‘s integrity and the positive influence he had on others.
During his farewell speech, Jason expressed gratitude to the NFL for introducing him to Kylie, whom he met at an Eagles Christmas party. He also directly thanked Kylie for her unwavering support and for being the foundation of their family.
