Jason Kelce is currently a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, and Saquon Barkley is attempting to persuade him to come out of retirement and rejoin the league.
The NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, hosts of the “New Heights” podcast, have named running back Barkley as their upcoming guest. Social media was used by the brothers to express their excitement for the Eagles season, but Barkley had other plans and Jason was content to watch from the sidelines.
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“I feel like a child in a confectionery. I’m content. I had a new beginning. In the video, Barkley stated, “I’m excited to meet everyone and just go outside and play ball.” Jason said the season would be entertaining to watch, to which Saquon replied,”You don’t gotta watch it, you know,” implying that Kelce, who announced his retirement this offseason, might make a return.
Earlier this month, the elder Kelce brother made the difficult announcement that he was retiring, bringing both his mother, Donna Kelce, and brother to tears. The long speech was partially devoted solely to the city of Philadelphia, where he worked for 13 years, even though his wife heard the monologue multiple times.
“I am very proud knowing where I was once was and the legacy I have left behind,” stated Kelce. “I saw it as a blessing to play in the most fervent sports town in America; some people find it difficult to play in this city. I am grateful that I have the opportunity to represent Philadelphia.
After the 2017 NFL season, Kelce helped the NFC East team win their first and only Super Bowl title. Kelce played his entire career for the Eagles. He demonstrated that he played at a high level until his retirement by being chosen for seven Pro Bowls in 13 seasons and was recognized to the first team of the All-Pro squad for the sixth time in 2023.
Barkley inked a big contract with Philadelphia, where he will make $37 million (£29.3 million) playing for the team over the next three years. He had previously played football for the New York Giants for all six of his seasons. Kelce expressed his admiration for Barkley’s decision to return to his former team in Philadelphia. Before he chose to, he joked that he wished Barkley had joined the team.
“So you know Saquon is entering a good situation in Philadelphia,” Jason replied. “‘Jason, are you sure you want to retire?’ has been a constant social media question. I responded, “Yeah, I’m pretty positive, even though you know I’m a little bit upset that we decided to make this move only after I retired, but it’s okay, it’ll work out great.”
Barkley ran for 5,211 yards on 1,201 rushes and 47 touchdowns in 74 games while he was a member of the Giants. According to NFL observers, Barkley will have one of his best seasons yet as the running back behind the best offensive line of his career.
