Kelce returning to Eagles on reported new 1-year deal

Despite contemplating retirement over the last two offseasons, Jason Kelce announced Friday that he's returning to the Philadelphia Eagles for the upcoming campaign.

Philadelphia and the veteran center agreed on a restructured deal for 2021 worth $9 million fully guaranteed, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It could be worth up to $12 million, Rapoport adds.

Kelce has been a starter since the Eagles drafted him in the sixth round in 2011. He's played in 105 straight games and helped the team capture Super Bowl LII.

The 33-year-old is widely regarded as one of the NFL's premier centers, earning three straight All-Pro selections between 2017-2019 along with four Pro Bowl berths.

General manager Howie Roseman has been focused on alleviating Philadelphia's salary-cap concerns. The Eagles also restructured cornerback Darius Slay's contract Friday and are in the process of reworking right tackle Lane Johnson's deal, according to team reporter Derrick Gunn.

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