Travis Kelce gets choked up during Jason Kelce's retirement announcement
It's no secret that Jason and Travis Kelce are very close. And the two brothers share a bond that fans get to see through the cameras each and every week during the NFL season, both during games and also during their New Heights podcast. So despite the rivalry that is always there, with the two playing […]
It's no secret that Jason and Travis Kelce are very close. And the two brothers share a bond that fans get to see through the cameras each and every week during the NFL season, both during games and also during their New Heights podcast.
So despite the rivalry that is always there, with the two playing for different teams, when it comes down to it, they are always there to support.
And that was apparent on Monday afternoon as Jason spoke with reporters and officially announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL.
Travis was among those in attendance, sitting beside their parents, Donna and Ed Kelce.
And he got emotional when watching his brother making this incredibly difficult announcement.
Jason also took a moment to thank his family, particularly his brother Travis.
"We have a small family. No cousins, one aunt, one uncle. It was really my brother and I our whole lives. We did almost everything together. Competed, fought, laughed, cried, and learned from each other. We invented games, imagined ourselves as star players at that time. We envisioned making the winning plays day after day on Coleridge Road. We won countless Super Bowls in our minds before ever leaving the house," Jason said while shedding some tears. "And when we weren't playing, we were at the other one's games. Butt seated in a lawn-chair or a bench, a Capri Sun in our hand that mom had packed, cheering during the game and waiting outside afterwards to celebrate the victory together or offer encouragement after a defeat.
"There is no chance I'd be here without the bond Travis and I share. It made me stronger, tougher, smarter, and taught me the values of cooperation, loyalty, patience, and understanding. It's only too poetic I found my career being fulfilled in the City of Brotherly Love. I knew that relationship all too well."
Jason picked the best possible way to honor his brother and it touched everyone's hearts. And the love Travis has for his brother is unmatched.
Truly the most unstoppable duo in the National Football League.
Jason Kelce, brother of Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, officially retires from NFL
All the love from Chiefs Kingdom.
