Jason Kelce Would've Liked to Play With Newest Philadelphia Eagles Star

The Bearcats legend retired earlier this year.

James Rapien | Sep 14, 2024

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) looks on from the sideline during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Jason Kelce might've retired, but the future Hall of Famer is still paying close attention to all 32 NFL teams.

The Eagles signed Saquon Barkley in free agency. It's fair to say Kelce would've liked to play with the star running back.

"I tell Howie (Roseman) all he time, why did you want until I'm retired to add a piece like this?' Kelce said in a 1-on-1 interview with Sports Illustrated's Claudette Montana."He's really, really talented and he crates matchup issues. And I think as an offense, that's what you're looking for. You're looking for pieces that you can exploit—either the people that are guarding them or the way teams are trying to defend you. I've played with some good backs. I'm very thankful for the teammates I've had. Having a guy like Saquon would've been really nice."

Barkey had 132 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns in his debut for the Eagles. Watch the clip of Kelce praising the Eagles' newest weapon below:

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Published Sep 14, 2024|Modified Sep 14, 2024

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and the Bearcats for AllBearcats.com. He is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with his family.