Jason Kelce Gushes Over Wife Kylie During NFL Retirement Speech

Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce

After 13 seasons playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Kelce has officially announced his retirement from the NFL.

The tight end revealed the big news during a press conference on Monday, March 4. And during his speech, Jason, 36, spoke at length about the impact his wife, Kylie Kelce, 31, made—not only on his personal life, but in his career.

"I won't forget the Eagles Christmas party in 2014, and heading out afterward with a bunch of my teammates to Buffalo Billiards, where my life would change forever," he recalled while getting choked up. "That night, I'd meet my future wife."

Jason continued: "I still remember the moment she walked through the door. The first instance is burned into my retina. It was like she glided through the opening, an aura around her, then she started talking. And I thought, 'Man, is this what love feels like?'"

After the New Heights podcast co-host described Kylie as "beautiful and smart, serious yet playful," he shared that he "knew it right away" she was the one.

"I think it's no coincidence I have enjoyed my best years in my career with Kylie by my side," Jason added. "Every accolade I have ever received has come with her in my life. She has brought the best out of me through love, devotion, support, honesty, intelligence and, of course, a swift kick in a-- from time to time."

Concluding this portion of his speech, Jason referenced his and Kylie's three daughters, Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1.

"She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on," he said. "We've had a great run, Ky."

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