Jason Kelce's NFL Retirement_ His & Travis' Subtle Nod to Taylor Swift

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00:00 I'm retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

00:05 It's only too poetic I found my career being fulfilled in the city of brotherly love.

00:10 I knew that relationship all too well. Jason Kelsey emotionally announcing his retirement

00:16 from the NFL. His brother Travis there in support tearing up in the crowd.

00:21 There is no chance I'd be here without the bond Travis and I share. It made me stronger, tougher,

00:28 smarter, and taught me the values of cooperation, loyalty, patience, and understanding.

00:35 But one thing fans are noticing at the Philadelphia Eagles press conference,

00:39 how the brothers are subtly referencing Travis' girlfriend Taylor Swift.

00:43 You never know what it's gonna be.

00:45 During his speech, Jason makes a couple nods to Tay's music.

00:49 It's only too poetic I found my career being fulfilled in the city of brotherly love.

00:55 He's seemingly alluding to the pop star's upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department.

01:00 It's wonderful to be included.

01:02 And then there's this.

01:03 I knew that relationship all too well.

01:06 Sound familiar?

01:06 I remember it all too well.

01:10 Yeah, that's Taylor's hit "All Too Well."

01:14 One of my favorite songs I've ever written.

01:16 Meanwhile, eagle-eyed fans are also noticing how Travis paying homage to his lady love.

01:21 Don't understand how you can not fangirl about that.

01:24 The football star sporting a few friendship bracelets,

01:27 something that's become quite a staple at Taylor's concerts.

01:30 If you're up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets.

01:33 But zoom in closer, and you'll see Travis putting that swell-sea love on full display,

01:38 with beads reading "T-Heart-T."

01:41 You could feel the chemistry. It's awesome, man.

01:43 Taylor's currently across the globe in Singapore, continuing her Eras tour.

01:47 So I say, come on to the garden and see you.

01:51 We keep quiet just to tell a thing you're supposed to hide.

01:57 And while Travis couldn't be there to support her,

01:59 a source tells ET he made it a point to be with his big brother Jason on his retirement day.

02:03 I live life to the fullest. I try and, you know, spread the love.

02:06 Family is the most important thing to both of them.

02:08 They grew up with the same dream,

02:10 accomplished the same dream, and have supported each other through it all.

02:13 It was really my brother and I our whole lives.

02:16 We did almost everything together.

02:18 Competed, fought, laughed, cried, and learned from each other.

02:27 We invented games, imagined ourselves as star players of that time.

02:33 You know, it makes me feel wonderful that they have such a close bond.

02:38 We have a small family. You know, uncle didn't have any children,

02:42 aunt didn't have any children, and so I think that's part of why they're as close as they are.

02:47 ET's insider adds, "Travis got very emotional watching his brother's speech.

02:52 He's incredibly proud of his accomplishments.

02:54 Travis will always be there to support his family."

02:57 There is no chance I'd be here without the bond Travis and I share.

03:00 It's only too poetic. I found my career being fulfilled

03:03 in the city of brotherly love. I knew that relationship all too well.

03:08 [Music]

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