Philadelphia, PA – June 14, 2025
Jason Kelce may have walked away from football as a two-time Super Bowl champion, Pro Bowl fixture, and one of the most beloved figures in Eagles history — but what he’s facing now is far more daunting than any blitz he ever picked up.
In a recent episode of the New Heights podcast, Kelce made a startling admission: he’s been quietly battling neurological symptoms that have begun to affect his daily life. The 36-year-old retired center revealed that he’s been experiencing short-term memory loss, difficulty focusing, and emotional imbalances — symptoms eerily consistent with early signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma in football.
“I’m not saying it’s CTE,” Kelce said candidly. “But I’m not ignoring what’s happening, either. There are days I forget conversations from earlier in the week. That scares the hell out of me.”
Kelce clarified that he’s seeking medical advice, journaling symptoms, and making his health a priority. Still, his words have already sent shockwaves across the NFL community, reigniting the long-running debate over head injuries in pro football.
Former teammates and coaches voiced support, with several players calling his decision to speak publicly “brave” and “urgently needed.” Fans, meanwhile, flooded social media with messages of encouragement — and concern.
“Jason gave his heart to this team,” one fan posted on X. “Now we owe it to him to listen — and to protect the next generation of players.”
Kelce’s brutal honesty also reignited scrutiny of the NFL’s concussion protocol and the league’s long-term health monitoring efforts. While advancements have been made, stories like Kelce’s show that the risks don’t stop when the helmets come off.
For now, Kelce remains upbeat but cautious, determined to raise awareness while taking control of his own future. And in doing so, he may once again be leading — not on the line of scrimmage, but in the fight for player safety and dignity.
“I love this game,” he said. “But I love my family more. And I want to be fully present for them — for a long time.”
Jason Kelce’s latest chapter is not about dominance on the field. It’s about resilience in real life. And once again, he’s proving why he’ll always be more than just an Eagles legend — he’s a voice that matters when it
