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Shocking moment Jason Kelce injures Eagles superfan’s knee during chest bump on ESPN stage
He had undergone at least seven surgeries throughout his career, he said in the documentary.
In the film, Kelce listed bones he fractured and ligaments he tore, concluding that he was in decent shape for a NFL player over 30 years old.
But the injuries impact his life off the field. The All-Pro player said that he can’t play with his children without taking anti-inflammatory medications.
“For an average person who is 35 years old — not good shape,” Kelce said.
In addition to the pain from his bones and muscles, Kelce spoke about his fears of developing“If I get CTE and I can’t interact with my grandkids,” Kelce said in the documentary. “I would still say: playing 12 years in the NFL, making my family super prosperous, and being an influential member of at least the city of Philadelphia — is a good trade-off.”
As Kelce retires holding the Eagles franchise record of starting 156 consecutive games, a streak that started as he returned to the field after a core muscle injury in late 2014. Here are the few injuries that prevented the him from taking snaps, and the many he played through.