Kylie Kelce Reveals Sweet Retirement Gift She Got for Husband Jason Kelce

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Kylie Kelce commemorated her husband Jason Kelce’s retirement from the NFL with the most thoughtful and personalized gift.

On April 22, Kylie took to Instagram to unveil the special present: a meticulously crafted wooden model of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Stadium. The model, complete with Jason’s name, the number 62, and a list of his notable accomplishments—six First Team All-Pro titles, seven Pro Bowl appearances, and the team’s 2018 Super Bowl win—was shared in a video on her Instagram Story.

“This beautiful custom design was two years in the making,” the 31-year-old explained in her post, crediting designer Dana Theobald for the creation. “I contacted @danatheo.designs two years ago! She came up with this beautiful custom design and then waited for me to give the retirement green light and J’s final list of accolades,” she wrote, expressing her gratitude for the artist’s patience and creativity.

In another video clip, Kylie provided a more detailed view of the stadium model, thanking Theobald once again: “Thank you so much @danatheo.designs for your patience and the perfect retirement gift! It meant the world to me!”

Jason, 36, formally announced his departure from the NFL in March, capping off a distinguished 13-year career exclusively with the Eagles. During his retirement announcement, he took a moment to acknowledge his wife, whom he met in 2014 and married in 2018. The couple has three daughters: Wyatt, 4; Ellie, 3; and Bennie, 13 months.

“I think it’s no coincidence I have enjoyed my best years of my career with Kylie by my side. Every accolade I’ve ever received has come with her in my life,” he said about his wife in his speech.

Even though Jason has retired from playing, he expressed a desire to maintain a connection with the team. Speaking to the Philadelphia Inquirer in January, he opened up about his future plans with the Eagles organization, saying, “I don’t know what’s going to happen for me, but I do know I still want to be involved in the organization and still want to be a part of it, regardless of what the decision is.”

Kelce elaborated on his commitment, emphasizing his attachment to the team’s broader impact as a whole. “Because I don’t want to ever feel like I’m on the outside looking in on these achievements and these accolades and these opportunities that largely represent entire cities and fan bases and organizations,” he continued. “It’s too good a feeling to pass up.”