Speculation Emerges: Jason Kelce Eyeing a Transition to TV Analyst Like Tom Brady or Remaining in Philadelphia as a Coach.

Jason Kelce’s NFL career is officially over, after he announced his decision to step away at an emotional press conference on Monday lunchtime.

After making the decision to hang up his cleats, the legendary center must weigh up what comes next as he prepares to embark on a new chapter for the first time in over a decade.

Kelce, 36, bows out as a Super Bowl winner, six-time All-Pro and future Hall-of-Fame inductee after his iconic 13-year stint in Philadelphia, where he spent the entirety of his NFL career.

Since launching in September 2022, Jason’s weekly podcast with his brother Travis has become a sporting and national phenomenon, with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s whirlwind romance with Taylor Swift quite literally taking it to new heights last year.

Over 2.3 million people are subscribed to the podcast on YouTube at the time of writing, and the NFL-star siblings have even discussed taking it overseas for a live show.

When discussing their popularity in Britain on the podcast, Travis told Jason: ‘We gotta get over there dude. I feel like if this is what’s going on in the UK, we gotta get a live show over there dude.’

His older brother then replied: ‘You ain’t gotta talk me into that, I’d be very down for that.’

With his football career now done and dusted, a New Heights world tour could be the perfect way for Jason to keep himself occupied in his first year away from the sport, as well as keep the tills ringing from a financial standpoint.

Nevertheless, after 13 years of abiding by a hectic and regimental football schedule, he may not be too keen on leaving his wife and their three children for a long period of time again just yet.

A global podcast trip with Travis could be one for later in 2024.

While his playing days may be over, Eagles fans are desperate for Kelce to stay in Philadelphia and take on a new role with the franchise as a coach.

At the start of the year, a number of supporters took to social media to call for him to transition into a new role, which could appeal to current head coach Nick Sirianni.

In fact, some are even pinpointing him as a future head coach himself.

One wrote: ‘#Eagles need to keep Jason Kelce around. Hopefully Asst Line Coach. May one day be a HC.’

Another said: ‘If Jason’s done. Keep [offensive line coach Jeff] Stout & hire Jason to be his understudy… then Jason can eventually continue the legacy…’

While one simply put: ‘FIRE SIRIANNI AND MAKE JASON KELCE THE COACH’.

Speaking after their playoff defeat in January, Sirianni heaped praise on Kelce and insisted he will always have a place in Philadelphia.

As one half of football’s most popular brotherly duo, the opportunities will be endless for Jason from a business standpoint with his football career now over.

Even during his playing days the former Cincinnati star has dipped his fingers into a number of pies; having collaborated on two Christmas albums – both titled ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ – in as many years alongside his New Heights podcast.

Amazon also released a feature-length documentary on his career and personal life in September of last year, while Kelce even launched his own ‘Underdog’ clothing line back in 2022.

As well as keeping his current businesses ticking over, there will undoubtedly be plenty more coming his way in his post-NFL chapter.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Jason’s managers are ‘constantly fielding offers in everything from business ventures to sponsorships and product endorsements.’

Even if he steers clear of football and a global New Heights tour, Kelce is likely to still be a busy man.