Jason Kelce Surprises with Mention of Nick Foles’ Genitalia in Retirement Speech
In a surprising turn of events, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce shocked the audience during his retirement speech by mentioning quarterback Nick Foles’ genitalia. Kelce reminisced about their Super Bowl win in 2018 and credited Foles’ suggestion of the famous “Philly Special” play as the reason for their success. The mention of Foles’ genitalia was approved by both Foles and his wife, Tori, adding to the unexpected nature of the speech.
Kelce, who retired after 13 seasons with the Eagles, discussed the iconic moment in Super Bowl 2018 when Foles and then-head coach Doug Pederson decided to call a trick play on fourth down. The play resulted in a touchdown pass to Foles and became one of the biggest plays in football history. Kelce felt that this moment deserved recognition and sought permission from Foles before including it in his speech.
“I texted Nick to make sure he was OK with it. He was like ‘yeah you can tell everybody it,’ but the surprising one was when he said ‘I asked Tori,’ and Tori gave the OK. That was the surprising part. I was like, ‘OK, alright,'” Kelce revealed on his podcast.
The mention of Foles’ genitalia became a highlight of Kelce’s retirement speech, with many people considering it their favorite part. Kelce’s brother, Travis, who co-hosts the “New Heights” podcast with him, jokingly thanked Tori Foles for her approval.
During the podcast, Travis asked Jason if he believed any other retirement speech had ever mentioned a teammate’s genitalia. Jason responded by expressing his hope that it doesn’t become a common occurrence.
Kelce’s emotional retirement speech lasted for 40 minutes and took place at the Eagles’ facility. His family was present, and he took the audience on a trip down memory lane, recounting his most impactful moments in Philadelphia. One of these moments was Foles’ outstanding performance in Super Bowl LII, where he replaced an injured Carson Wentz and was named Super Bowl MVP.
Kelce praised Foles for having the biggest game of his life on the biggest stage possible. He also credited Pederson for having the courage to go along with Foles’ suggestion and make the “Philly Special” play a reality.
The play occurred right before the end of the first half, with the Eagles having a 15-12 lead. On fourth-and-goal from New England’s 1-yard line, Kelce snapped the ball to running back Corey Clement, who handed it off to tight end Trey Burton. Burton then threw a pass to a wide-open Foles, resulting in a touchdown.
Foles’ performance in the Super Bowl was exceptional, outperforming Patriots quarterback Tom Brady with 373 yards and four touchdowns. His contributions were instrumental in the Eagles’ victory.
While Kelce’s mention of Foles’ genitalia may have been unexpected, it added a unique and memorable element to his retirement speech. With the approval of Foles and his wife, Tori, Kelce was able to pay tribute to their iconic moment in Super Bowl history. As Kelce bids farewell to his football career, he leaves behind a legacy that includes not only his achievements on the field but also his ability to surprise and entertain with his words.
