Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce has hinted at possibly retiring from the game if the Philadelphia Eagles lose their Super Wild Card Weekend match against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Eagles travel to Tampa in a horrible run of form. They have won just once in the last seven weeks. With injuries impacting the team, the Eagles could lose.
And the 36-year-old offensive lineman has spoken candidly about his future ahead of the game. Speaking to the local media, Kelce said, "Whenever you're older in your career, you never know when that's gonna be.
"I try to remind guys that I've done this, and my dad's told me this from the moment I started playing football: You step off the curb one day, and that could be the end of your career."
Kelce pondered retirement after last season's Super Bowl loss. However, the 13-year veteran returned determined for one more run at a second Super Bowl.
At the time, Kelce said, "I think it is a lot, and I think the way we've justified it as a family is this [playing football] is going to be over pretty soon here. If it's this year, which it very well could be, we want to make sure that we're ready to go when football's done.
"'So you try and approach every game with that mindset. But obviously, the closer and the older you get to that being, a realization puts it out in front maybe a little bit more."
Kelce is one of the most beloved and popular players in the NFL. He is a multiple-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro. If tonight is the end, a spot in the Hall of Fame will await.