Donovan McNabb Praises Jason Kelce After Retirement, Corridor of Fame Profession!

Donovan McNabb says Jason Kelce‘s legendary Eagles profession was really particular — not solely as a result of he solidified his spot within the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame, but additionally because of the truth he was in a position to spend each season in Philadelphia.

The NFL legend spoke with TMZ Sports activities on the heels of Kelce’s retirement announcement this week … and he stated the middle did one thing uncommon within the Metropolis of Brotherly Love — name it house for the whole thing of his profession.

McNabb identified even fellow greats like Brian Dawkins and Brian Westbrook needed to throw on completely different jerseys earlier than retiring as Eagles … however Kelce was an exception.

“It says a lot about Jason and the things he stood for out in Philadelphia,” McNabb — who additionally performed for Washington and Minnesota throughout his profession — stated.

Kelce — a Sixth-round decide in 2011 — performed 13 seasons for the Eagles … profitable a Tremendous Bowl and incomes six first-team All-Professional alternatives.

He was as emotional because it will get when he officially announced his determination to stroll away … and McNabb cherished how he did it in true Kelce style (together with the sleeveless t-shirt look).

“It was Jason’s moment,” he stated of the retirement speech. “He and his wife have kind of implemented that they are all about Philadelphia, they’re all about the Eagles, and for a guy like Jason and the things he’s been able to do in his career, he will rank among at least the top 50 of all of us who have retired and played for the Philadelphia Eagles.”