When Jason Kelce delivered his NFL retirement speech, he made a subtle yet special gesture in honor of his longtime athletic trainer.
On March 4, Kelce officially retired from the NFL with an emotional speech reflecting on his 13-year career as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Beneath the table, the athlete’s ankles appeared to be taped.
In a post to his Instagram, Eagles associate athletic trainer Joe O’Pella explained why Kelce wore tape for his retirement announcement— something typically reserved for time on the field.
