Jason Kelce’s time in the NFL may be over, but his unwavering loyalty to the Philadelphia Eagles shines through his style choices.
During his retirement press conference on March 4, the 36-year-old paid tribute to his team by wearing an Eagles jersey with the sleeves cut off. However, Jason’s loyalty did not stop there. He also proudly displayed his commitment with a discontinued Rolex GMT-Master II in 18k yellow gold that includes a green dial and a black ceramic bezel.
Back in February, Jason revealed on Green Light with Chris Long podcast watch was a special team commission after the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018. According to the Wrist Aficionado website, the watch has a resale value of $51,900.00.
“Super Bowl rings are not fun to wear. First of all, you feel drained, a little bit, I feel like, when you wear it. It feels like, ‘Oh, look at me! I won the Super Bowl!'” he said. is in the podcast.
He added: “And they’re also really big and clunky. Like, I’m already getting a blister on my finger. They are not comfortable. So we all decided – along with a couple of other guys on the team – to make Rolexes to commemorate the Super Bowl.”
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During the episode, Long also joked that Jason is the only guy who can wear a Rolex with flip-flops, which have become part of his style.
At the press conference, Travis Kelce was seen wiping away tears as his brother made an emotional retirement announcement.
Travis, 34, was in the front row along with their parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, as well as Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce, as Jason gave a heartfelt speech in which he said he was ending his NFL career.
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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during his brother Jason’s retirement from the NFL at the NovaCare Complex on March 4, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Jason talked about his relationship with his brother, mentioning their years playing sports together as kids and the joy they both felt when the other was drafted into the NFL. “We have a small family. We have no cousins, one aunt, one uncle. It’s really been my brother and I my whole life,” explained Jason. “We did almost everything together – competed, fought, laughed, cried and learned from each other.”
He recalled “making up games” with Travis and said they “imagined” themselves being “stars” in the NFL one day. “We won countless Super Bowls in our minds before we ever left the house,” Jason said.
Of Travis’ support over the years, Jason said, “It’s made me stronger, stronger, smarter and taught me the values of cooperation, loyalty, patience and understanding.”
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