Philadelphia Eagles team captain Jason Kelce is contemplating retirement after 13 seasons, and while he has plenty to keep him occupied, including potential political aspirations, he has made it clear he has no current interest in politics.
Despite being beloved in his hometown, Kelce values his family, including wife Kylie McDevitt and their three daughters, and has a busy schedule with various commitments, such as his nonprofit foundation and clothing line.
“Jason could run for mayor of Philadelphia and win,” a source close to the Kelce family tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story. “[The city is] obsessed with him. Aside from his being a superstar athlete, Philly embraces him because of who he is — just a good, lovable family dude.”
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“If we weren’t all rooting for another Kelce Bowl, this could be the jump off for the Kelce Kampaign ‘24,” wrote one. Said another: “I would allow Kelce to retire only if he ran for mayor.”
“Hopefully, I can accomplish a lot of things that public office can do by not having to hold public office,” Kelce told Heavy in 2022. “That might be the sweet spot that I’m looking for.”
While supporters have jokingly suggested a “Kelce Kampaign,” Kelce has emphasized that he can make a positive impact without holding public office.
