The Philadelphia Eagles are set to process the retirement of center Jason Kelce, incurring dead cap hits of $8.6M in 2024 and $16.4M in 2025. This move will free up $1.5M in space for the current season. Kelce's retirement has been emotionally impactful for Eagles' coach Jeff Stoutland, who praised Kelce's dedication and character, stating that Kelce gave his all mentally and physically. The Eagles have also officially processed the retirement of defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, after waiting until after June 1 to offset salary-cap charges over two seasons.
#Eagles’ Jeff Stoutland on bittersweet feeling of Jason Kelce retiring: ‘These guys are your family’ @EJSmith94: https://t.co/mPF4FCW4Wk
Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox are officially retired. Although both players announced their retirements earlier this offseason, the Eagles waited until after June 1 to process each move to offset the salary-cap charges over two seasons. https://t.co/5zGQ5VI8RY
"I was very happy for him, but also very sad because I feel like I lost a very close friend and a partner in this whole process." 🥹 https://t.co/y6LjnxaH88
#Eagles have officially processed the retirements of Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox.
"I don't know what else you can ask for in a player. That's all anybody in Philly wants." Jeff Stoutland reflected on Jason Kelce's retirement and their relationship. @DZangaroNBCS has the story: https://t.co/emPfiah4UU
Jeff Stoutland on Jason Kelce: "I was very happy for him, but also very sad because I feel like I lost a very close friend and partner in this whole process. But very happy for him because it was perfect timing and he maximized. That guy? Holy smokes. You talk about not leaving…
Jeff Stoutland: Jason Kelce gave everything he had mentally, physically. https://t.co/vf5Tq4FwQ5
Jeff Stoutland on Jason Kelce’s retirement: “I feel like I lost a very close friend and a partner in this whole process… that guy, holy smokes, he did not leave anything on the table.”
With June 1st now in the rearview mirror, the #Eagles will soon process the retirement of C Jason Kelce, taking on dead cap hits of $8.6M in 2024 & $16.4M in 2025. Philly will free up $1.5M of space this season per the move.