Jason Kelce: I want to remain with Eagles when I retire

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce says he wants to stay with the team in some capacity once he retires.

"I don't know what's going to happen for me," Kelce said, according to Olivia Reiner of the Philadelphia Inquirer. "But I do know I still want to be involved in the organization and still want to be a part of it, regardless of what the decision is.

"Because I don't want to ever feel like I'm on the outside looking in on these achievements and these accolades and these opportunities that largely represent entire cities and fan bases and organizations. It's too good a feeling to pass up."

Kelce is contemplating retirement after finishing his 13th NFL season, all coming with the Eagles. Following the club's 32-9 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round, Kelce reportedly informed teammates he'd retire. He cleared the air on his "New Heights" podcast, stating he was undecided on his future.

The Eagles hired former Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Sunday to replace Brian Johnson. Offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, who's coached Kelce since 2013, is expected to remain with the club next season.

"Incredibly disappointing season, especially at the end of it," Kelce said. "And I really, really look forward to next year. I look forward to trying to prove people wrong, especially with some of the recent hires and Nick Sirianni.

"And there's a lot of things up in the air for the Philadelphia Eagles. But I think that, as a player, you always look forward to go into battle with your guys."

The six-time first-team All-Pro has started 193 games in his 13-year career.

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