He won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017. Now Travis Kelce’s brother Jason is ending his career.
In 2023 they faced each other in the Super Bowl, but there will be no further meeting between brothers Travis and Jason Kelce in the National Football League (NFL). Because the older of the two professional athletes has announced the end of his career.
At a press conference on Monday, he tearfully announced the end of his career, accompanied by his parents and brother. He had previously made hints in this direction on the X platform. “I have made a decision and will announce it at a press conference this afternoon,” he wrote.
Entire career in Philadelphia
So now really the end. “Thank you, Philadelphia, from the bottom of our hearts,” Kelce said. “Thank you for letting me represent the city and letting me into your homes every Sunday.” Jason Kelce played his entire career at the center position for the Philadelphia Eagles. The franchise selected him sixth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Two years later, Travis Kelce also made the jump to the NFL. He currently plays as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and recently won the Super Bowl for the third time in his career.
Brother Travis cries after career ends
At the press conference on Monday, Travis reacted to his brother’s end of career in a similar emotional way as Jason himself. Video recordings showed the 34-year-old in the front row next to their mother Donna, wiping away a few tears.
Recently, Travis Kelce was in the headlines not only because of his successful sports career, but also because of his partner: The football star is in a relationship with singer Taylor Swift.