Philadelphia Eagles’ Jason Kelce and Wife Kylie Kelce’s Relationship Timeline: See Photos

Jason announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. During his March 4 press conference, he teared up as he recalled how the team played a part in his meeting Kylie.

“I won’t forget the Eagles’ Christmas party in 2014 and heading out afterwards with a bunch of my teammates to Buffalo Billiards where my life would change forever,” Jason said. “That night, I’d meet my future wife. I still remember the moment she walked through the door. The first instance is burned in my retina.”

The NFL star had to wipe away tears before proceeding. “It was like she glided through the opening, an aura around her,” Jason explained. “Then she started talking and I thought, ‘Man, is this what love feels like?’ She was beautiful and smart, serious yet playful. I knew it right away.”

He gushed over his spouse and how much she helped him improve on and off the field. “She has brought the best out of me through love, devotion, support, honesty, intelligence, and of course, a swift kick in the ass from time to time,” Jason added. “She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on. We’ve had a great run, Ky.”