History of Jason Kelce in Timeline

Jason Kelce is a retired American football center who played his entire 13-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted in 2011, he's celebrated for his exceptional skill and leadership. Kelce achieved significant success, including winning Super Bowl LII and earning seven Pro Bowl selections and six first-team All-Pro honors. He is widely regarded as one of the best centers to ever play in the NFL.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2007: Played in PapaJohns.com Bowl

In 2007, Jason Kelce saw action at center and guard in nine games as the Cincinnati Bearcats went 10–3 and defeated Southern Mississippi 31–21 in the PapaJohns.com Bowl.

2008: Started at Left Guard for Cincinnati

In 2008, as a sophomore, Jason Kelce made 13 starts at left guard for the University of Cincinnati, contributing to an offense that averaged 27.3 points and 375.3 yards per game. The Bearcats were Big East Conference champions and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl, losing to Virginia Tech 20–7.

2009: Earned All-Big East Honors

In 2009, Jason Kelce earned second-team All-Big East honors after starting 13 games at left guard. The Bearcats went undefeated in the regular season, becoming Big East Champions, and lost to Florida 51–24 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

2010: Moved to Center for Senior Season

In 2010, Jason Kelce was moved to center for his senior season at the University of Cincinnati, where the team went 4–8. He was named Honorable Mention All-America and second-team All-Big East.

March 11, 2011: Underwent Appendectomy

On March 11, 2011, Jason Kelce underwent an appendectomy after being diagnosed with appendicitis.

July 25, 2011: NFL Lockout lifted

Jason Kelce was unable to practice or sign a contract until the NFL lockout was lifted on July 25, 2011.

2012: Named Starting Center for Eagles

In 2012, Jason Kelce was named the starting center for the Philadelphia Eagles for the second consecutive year. However, on September 16, 2012, he suffered a torn ACL and partially torn MCL, causing him to miss the rest of the season.

2013: Started all 16 games

In the 2013 season, Jason Kelce started all 16 games, leading the way for LeSean McCoy, the NFL's leading rusher. Kelce was graded as the best center in the NFL by Pro Football Focus (PFF) and received the Ed Block Courage Award.

February 27, 2014: Agreed to Contract Extension

On February 27, 2014, Jason Kelce agreed to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $13 million guaranteed.

2015: Started in all 16 games

In 2015, Jason Kelce started in all 16 games, and was graded by PFF as the 7th-ranked center in the NFL.

2017: Best Season as a Professional

In 2017, Jason Kelce had his best season as a professional, starting in all 16 games. He was selected as a First-team All-Pro, was the highest-rated offensive lineman by PFF, and won Run Blocker of the Year by PFF.

February 8, 2018: Gave Impassioned Super Bowl Parade Speech

On February 8, 2018, during the Eagles' Super Bowl parade, Jason Kelce gave an impassioned speech where he defended his teammates, coaches, and front office, comparing Eagles fans to hungry dogs while dressed as a mummer.

April 14, 2018: Married Kylie McDevitt

Jason Kelce married Kylie McDevitt on April 14, 2018.

March 2, 2019: Signed One-Year Contract Extension

On March 2, 2019, Jason Kelce signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles through the 2021 season.

October 2019: First Daughter Born

Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie welcomed their first daughter in October 2019.

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2020: Started 100th Straight Game

In 2020, Jason Kelce started his 100th straight game with the Eagles, being the only player to start every game on an offensive line that saw a franchise-record 14 different starting combinations. He was elected to his 4th Pro Bowl.

March 5, 2021: Signed a New Deal with Eagles

On March 5, 2021, Jason Kelce signed a new deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

March 2021: Second Daughter Born

Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie welcomed their second daughter in March 2021.

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2021: Family pronunciation of last name

During the 2021 offseason, Travis Kelce mentioned that their immediate family pronounces their last name /ˈkɛlsi/ KEL-see because that is the way their father pronounces it. Jason Kelce elaborated that their father "at some point ... got tired of correcting everyone calling him 'Kell-see.'"

2021: Signed New Deal

Jason Kelce had a contract through the 2021 season.

January 3, 2022: Placed on COVID List

On January 3, 2022, Jason Kelce was placed on the COVID list but was activated four days later, allowing him to keep his consecutive starts streak alive.

January 16, 2022: Donna Kelce Attended Both Sons' Games

On January 16, 2022, Donna Kelce, Jason and Travis Kelce's mother, traveled from Tampa to Kansas City to attend both of her sons' Wild Card round games.

March 11, 2022: Signed One-Year Deal

On March 11, 2022, after considering retirement, Jason Kelce signed a new one-year deal with the Eagles worth $14 million, making him the highest-paid center in the NFL.

September 2022: Launched New Heights Podcast

In September 2022, Jason Kelce and his brother, Travis, launched a weekly podcast called New Heights, where they discuss the NFL and each other's games.

December 2022: Released "A Philly Special Christmas" Album

In December 2022, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, formed the vocal group The Philly Specials and released the Christmas album "A Philly Special Christmas".

February 2023: Third Daughter Born

In February 2023, Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie welcomed their third daughter. Kylie was 38 weeks pregnant with their third child at the time of Super Bowl LVII.

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March 4, 2023: Appeared on Saturday Night Live

On March 4, 2023, Jason Kelce appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL) when his brother Travis was the host, appearing as an audience member and in a sketch with his brother and SNL cast members.

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March 15, 2023: Re-signed with the Eagles

After considering retirement, Jason Kelce re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year contract on March 15, 2023.

September 11, 2023: Kelce Documentary Released

On September 11, 2023, the feature-length documentary "Kelce", which examines Jason Kelce's football career and private life, was released on Amazon Prime Video. Within 24 hours, it became the No. 1 most-watched movie on Prime Video in the United States.

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November 9, 2023: Joined Prime Video Commentary Booth

On November 9, 2023, Jason Kelce joined Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit in the commentary booth during the live broadcast of the Week 10 NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football, broadcast on Prime Video.

December 2023: Released "A Philly Special Christmas Special" Album

In December 2023, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released a sequel Christmas album titled "A Philly Special Christmas Special".

2023: Finalist in People's "Sexiest Man Alive"

In 2023, Jason Kelce was a finalist in People's "Sexiest Man Alive" list.

March 4, 2024: Announced Retirement

Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4, 2024, after a decorated career.

April 6, 2024: Participated in WrestleMania XL

On April 6, 2024, Jason Kelce and former Eagles teammate Lane Johnson (wearing Luchador masks) participated in WrestleMania XL, helping Rey Mysterio and Andrade win their match in Philadelphia.

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April 29, 2024: Joined ESPN's Monday Night Countdown

On April 29, 2024, it was announced that Jason Kelce would join ESPN's Monday Night Countdown.

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November 2024: New Heights Podcast Popularity

In November 2024, Apple announced that the "New Heights" podcast, co-hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, was the 8th most popular podcast on Apple Podcasts in 2024.

November 21, 2024: Announced Late-Night Sports Talk Show

On November 21, 2024, while a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jason Kelce announced he will host a late-night sports talk show on ESPN called They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce.

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December 2024: Released "A Philly Special Christmas Party" Album

In December 2024, Jason Kelce, along with Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, released their third and final album, "A Philly Special Christmas Party".

2024: Joins ESPN's Monday Night Countdown

In 2024, Jason Kelce joined ESPN's Monday Night Countdown pregame crew.

January 4, 2025: Debuted Late-Night Sports Talk Show

Jason Kelce's late-night sports talk show, "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce", debuted on January 4, 2025, on ESPN.

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January 2025: Kelce Brothers Reveal Croatian Background

In their January 2025 podcast, the Kelce brothers revealed that both their maternal great-grandmother and grandmother were born to parents of Croatian descent.