RetiredĀ Philadelphia EaglesĀ centerĀ Jason KelceĀ continues to be a familiar face at theĀ Novacare Complex, sparking curiosity about his future involvement with the team.
Jason Kelce is still a big part of the Philadelphia Eagles
This week,Ā EaglesĀ All-Pro right tackleĀ Lane JohnsonĀ shed light onĀ Kelce’sĀ ongoing presence at the facility during an appearance on theĀ “Up and Adams Show.”
JohnsonĀ remarked,Ā “He was in the building maybe more than a lot of the players this offseason. I think he was seeking advice from people and opinions kind of about his future. He was in the building a lot.”
Despite not having a designated locker in the players’ room this season-his locker has been relocated to the coaches’ room-Johnson remains hopeful aboutĀ Kelce’sĀ regular appearances.
Jason Kelce, who was drafted in the sixth round of theĀ 2011 NFL Draft, has been a cornerstone of theĀ Eagles.
His illustrious career includes seven Pro Bowl selections, six All-Pro honors, and a critical role in theĀ Eagles’Ā Super Bowl LII victory over theĀ New England Patriots.
Widely regarded as one of the best centers inĀ NFLĀ history,Ā KelceĀ announced his retirement in March 2023.
AsĀ KelceĀ transitions away from playing, there is growing speculation about a potential coaching role given his deep understanding of the game and leadership qualities.
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Jason Kelce continues to shed football weight
Kelce’sĀ commitment to the sport remains evident, even as he focuses on his personal well-being and family time.
During a conversation with Access Hollywood at theĀ American Century Celebrity Golf ChampionshipĀ inĀ Lake Tahoe,Ā KelceĀ shared updates on his post-retirement wellness journey.
“I feel good, the kids and I, and my wife, Kylie, have been down the shore,”KelceĀ said.
“So I’ve been eating a lot of ice cream. So I’ve started to go the opposite route again.”
Kelce, who weighed 295 pounds during the 2023-2024 NFL season, has been gradually shedding weight.
“But I’m still down, probably I’m low 280s right now,” he noted.
“My whole thing is just calories in, calories out. I don’t overcomplicate it. I don’t try to get too extreme with diets in general.”
He added,Ā “Eat something that’s natural, whether it be a plant, animal-based product, things like that, not processed. And don’t eat too much. The weight kind of comes off naturally.”
On his podcastĀ “New Heights,”Ā which he co-hosts with his brotherĀ Travis Kelce,Ā JasonĀ discussed his goal of dropping 35 pounds post-retirement.
“I’m gonna slim down,”Ā the 36-year-old revealed.
“My goal is 250. This last week, I got down to like 285 cause I knew I was doing this. And then I had cake like three days in a row, so…”
While the future remains uncertain forĀ KelceĀ in terms of an official role with theĀ Eagles, his continuous presence at theĀ Novacare ComplexĀ and active involvement with the team suggest that his connection with theĀ EaglesĀ is far from over.
