Jason Kelce gave an emotional speech about his wife Kylie during his 45-minute retirement speech. He started by crying as soon as he got on stage.

When he talked about his wife, the 36-year-old Philadelphia Eagles legend saved his most moving words for last. He thanked his coaches, friends, coworkers, and family.

When asked about the time he met her, he said, “I still remember the moment she walked through the door.” It was Saturday night and he was Ԁrunk. The first time is burned into my memory; it seemed like she floated through the opening, and there was an aura around her. I asked myself, “Man, is this what love feels like?” as she began to talk. 

“She was pretty, smart, serious, and fun at the same time.” I knew right away. There’s no doubt that having Kylie by my side has helped me have the best years of my work. Everything good that has happened to me has happened because of her. 

I’ve been at my best when she loves me, supports me, is honest, smart, and gives me a quick kιck in the behind every once in a while. There are also three beautiful girls she gave me. These days, my life is more fulfilling off the field than on it. Ky, we’ve had a great run.

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Jason gives his wife Kylie an emotional kiss as he walks off the stage after his speech.

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Jason praised his wife and said that all of his strengths have come from having her by his side.

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They have three kids together, which is another reason Jason thanked her through tears.

+7View galleryJason spoke for 45 minutes as he announced his decision to hang up his cleats at the age of 36Kylie herself was in an exclusive front row of the press conference, sitting alongside Jason’s mom and dad Donna and Ed, as well as brother Travis.

In the 45-minute media conference, the 36-year-old told the story of his football career, from playing at Cleveland Heights high school to the University of Cincinnati and then being drafted by the Eagles.

An emotional Kelce struggled to get his words out – regularly pausing for long periods and his voice breаking as he tried to hold back the tears.

Talking about his relationship with his younger brother, Kelce said: ‘This is where it’s gonna go off the rails.

‘I won’t forget falling short to the Chiefs and the conflicting feeling of the heartbreak I had selfishly for myself and my teammates and, at the same time, the amount of pride I had in my brother. He climbed the mountain top once again.

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Kelce struggled to keep his emotions in check as he announced his long-awaited decision

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Brother Travis of the Kansas City Chiefs sat in the front row for the 45-minute monologue

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Jason read the speech from his phone and had to take breaks often to calm down.

“Our family is small.” Not any cousins. One uncle and one aunt. My brother and I have been together our whole lives. We did a lot of things together. They competed, fought, laughed, cried, and learned from each other.

“We made up games and thought we were the best players at the time.” We planned to make the plays that would win every game. Our thoughts were already full of Suρer Bowl wins before we even left the house. We went to each other’s games when we weren’t playing.

We sat in a long chair or bench and cheered while holding a Capri Sun that our mom had packed. We waited outside during and after the game to celebrate a win or offer support after a loss.

“There’s no way I’d be here without the bond between Travis and me.” It taught me how to work with others, be loyal, and understand their feelings. It made me stronger, tougher, and better.