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Report: Jason Kelce joining ESPN for a role on ‘Monday Night Countdown’

Former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce will be joining ESPN for a role on Monday NIght Countdown

Jason Kelce’s retirement won’t be official until June, but the former Eagles All-Pro center already has a new job lined up.

Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports that Kelce is spurning the NFL Network and other platforms to join ESPN for a role on their pregame show, Monday Night Countdown.

Kelce, who just retired after what is considered a Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles, was sought after by multiple networks, but is slated to land on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown.”

Kelce and his brother, Travis, have a popular podcast called “New Heights Show,” he’s been preparing for this moment since he started assessing his career on a year-by-year basis.

Kelce reportedly drew interest from NBC, CBS, and Amazon, among others, and he was recently on the NFL Network before the draft.

Cam Jurgens says Eagles gave him Jason Kelce’s old locker

The Philadelphia Eagles put Cam Jurgens into Jason Kelce’s old locker at the NovaCare Complex after the All-Pro retired this offseason

Nothing says the Cam Jurgens era is officially here like the Eagles moving his locker into Jason Kelce’s old locker stall.

While meeting with the media on Wednesday, Jurgens told the press that the equipment crew moved his stuff into Kelce’s old stall, but he didn’t notice until he struggled to find his old locker.

If lockers dictate who’ll be a starter, second-year offensive guard Tyler Steen assumed Jurgen’s old stall.

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Jurgens is athletic and powerful, putting his potential as a center on display as a rookie during the 2022 preseason.

Kelce hand-picked him as his eventual replacement two drafts ago.

Jurgens was stout in the running game but had some issues with pass protection. In 2023, Jurgens allowed no sacks and gave up 22 QB pressures. In 2023, Kelce allowed only 11 pressures despite playing nearly twice as many snaps.

Jurgens’s 63.0 PFF grade ranked 29th out of all NFL guards.

WATCH: Aaron Donald says Jason Kelce, Eagles scheme gave him the most trouble

Former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald told Chris Long and The Green Light Gang that Jason Kelce gave him the most problems

Los Angeles Rams 8-time All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald recently announced his retirement after ten seasons in the NFL.

Donald will join Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox as potential 2029 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees.

“I have been fortunate to play football at the highest level for ten years. I’m thankful for the people I’ve met along the way, the relationships I’ve built, and the things I’ve accomplished with my teammates and individually,” Donald said in a lengthy statement in which he thanked both the cities of St. Louis and Los Angeles.

Donald walks away with 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight first-team All-Pro honors, three AP Defensive Player of the Year awards, a Super Bowl ring, and a place on the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team of the 2010s.

During a recent interview on the Green Light With Chris Long Podcast, Donald was asked which offensive line or individual player has given him the most problems over his career.

Donald wasted no time naming Kelce and the Eagles’ scheme for always game-planning and assigning multiple players to him.

Donald had five solo tackles and five assists in 5 games against the Eagles.

WATCH: Saquon Barkley recruits Jason Kelce back to the Eagles on New Heights show

During his first appearance on the New Height Show, New Eagles running back Saquon Barkley started recruiting Jason Kelce back to Philadelphia

Over the past few weeks, Jason Kelce has hinted multiple times at dismay over the Eagles signing a star running back as soon as he decides to retire.

The All-Pro center and brother Travis Kelce welcomed Saquon Barkley onto their New Heights Show, and the former Penn State star immediately started recruiting Kelce back to the Eagles.

While describing his arrival to Philadelphia as a “kid in the candy store,” Barkley told Kelce, “You don’t have to watch,” when responding to the Eagles legend’s talk about how excited he is for the 2024 season.

WATCH: Nick Foles, Jalen Hurts among those congratulating Jason Kelce on retirement

Jalen Hurts, Nick Foles, Charles Barkley, Shaq, Jim Thome, and Joel Embiid were among those who congratulated Jason Kelce on retirement

Jason Kelce ended his 13-year NFL career on Monday, announcing his retirement in an emotional press conference that featured friends, family, and teammates.

The New Heights Podcast’s social media team released an emotional tribute video with Jalen Hurts and Nick Foles, among almost 20 video messages to Kelce to celebrate the moment and his accomplishments.

A sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Kelce started and played in 193 games over his 13 seasons.

Jason Kelce is the fifth center in NFL history with at least six All-Pro selections. The other four — Jim Otto, Bulldog Turner, Dermotti Dawson, and Jim Ringo — are all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Instant analysis of Jason Kelce announcing his retirement from the NFL

We’re looking at the instant analysis of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons

The Jason Kelce era is over, as the Eagles All-Pro center announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 legendary seasons.

Like how he overshadowed the Tom Brady announcement three years ago, Adam Schefter reported that Kelce had expressed his plans to retire to teammates, sending out his tweet in the final moments of the Eagles’ wild card loss to the Buccaneers.

Kelce addressed his future during the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl media sessions, stating that he’d announce it in the coming weeks, and that time came on Monday, March 4, 2024.

A sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Kelce started and played in 193 games over his 13 seasons.

Kelce is the fifth center in NFL history with at least six All-Pro selections. The other four — Jim Otto, Bulldog Turner, Dermotti Dawson, and Jim Ringo — are all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Kelce made his first Pro Bowl in 2014 and has been named to the Associated Press All-Pro team in six of the past seven seasons.

Kelce’s announcement could be the first of several big moves and changes for the Eagles, and we’re looking at the instant analysis of his decision.

WATCH: Eagles’ All-Pro center Jason Kelce announces his retirement from the NFL

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center and future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday in a press conference

Jason Kelce scheduled a press conference for Monday afternoon, and the Eagles All-Pro center has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Following Philadelphia’s wild-card loss to the Buccaneers, Adam Schefter reported that Kelce had expressed his plans to retire to teammates.

Kelce addressed his future during the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl media sessions, stating that he’d announce it in the coming weeks.

A sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Kelce started and played in 193 games over his 13 seasons.

Jason Kelce is the fifth center in NFL history with at least six All-Pro selections. The other four — Jim Otto, Bulldog Turner, Dermotti Dawson, and Jim Ringo — are all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Kelce made his first Pro Bowl in 2014 and has been named to the Associated Press All-Pro team in six of the past seven seasons.

Kelce’s announcement could be the first of several big moves and changes for the Eagles.

Jason Kelce holding Monday press conference to announce decision on NFL future

Jason Kelce announces Monday afternoon press conference to address future with Eagles

Jason Kelce has scheduled a press conference for Monday afternoon, and the expectation is that the Eagles All-Pro center Will announce his retirement from the NFL.

Following Philadelphia’s wild-card loss to the Buccaneers, Adam Schefter reported that Kelce had expressed his plans to retire to teammates.

Kelce addressed his future during the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl media sessions, stating that he’d announce it in the coming weeks.

A sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Kelce started and played in 193 games over his 13 seasons.

Jason Kelce is the fifth center in NFL history with at least six All-Pro selections. The other four — Jim Otto, Bulldog Turner, Dermotti Dawson, and Jim Ringo — are all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Kelce made his first Pro Bowl in 2014 and has been named to the Associated Press All-Pro team in six of the past seven seasons.

Kelce’s forthcoming announcement could be the first of several big moves and changes for the Eagles.

Jason Kelce has met with ESPN, FOX to explore a potential TV career

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has reportedly met with ESPN and FOX Sports to explore a potential TV career after he retires

Jason Kelce is enjoying the 2024 NFL offseason, and while he enjoys Las Vegas ahead of the Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl, the All-Pro center looks more and more closer to retirement.

Front Office Sports reports that Kelce has met with ESPN and FOX Sports as he gauges a potential post-retirement career in television.

The New York Post reports that Amazon, NBC, and CBS also might express interest in Kelce.

Kelce has already appeared on Amazon Prime’s Thursday night broadcast, and he’s a part of one of the top podcasts, The NewHeights Podcast, with his brother, Travis Kelce.

A sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Kelce started and played in 193 games over his 13 seasons.

Kelce is the fifth center in NFL history with at least six All-Pro selections. The other four — Jim Otto, Bulldog Turner, Dermotti Dawson, and Jim Ringo — are all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Kelce made his first Pro Bowl in 2014 and has been named to the Associated Press All-Pro team in six of the past seven seasons.

Kelce’s forthcoming announcement could be the first of several big moves and changes for the Eagles.

Report: Eagles’ Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce are leaning toward retirement

Jeff McLane of The Inquirer is reporting that Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce are leaning towards retirement

The Eagles have already undergone drastic changes to the coaching staff, and with 20+ turnovers, there’s also expected to be a dramatic roster turnover.

Philadelphia’s roster has two future Hall of Famers who appear ready to walk away from the game for good.

According to Jeff McLane of The Inquirer, Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce are leaning toward retirement.

“I still think Jason is leaning towards retirement. Obviously, he will take some time and think about it. The same applies to Fletcher Cox. He has not said anything, but other players have, and from what I am hearing behind the scenes he is probably leaning towards retirement as well.”

Adam Schefter had previously reported that Kelce was leaning toward retirement during the final minutes of the Eagles wild-card loss to the Buccaneers.