Jason Kelce hung up his cleats after 13 grueling seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, a career that all but guaranteed him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The center played 193 regular-season games, earning six first-team All-Pro nods and a Super Bowl LII ring – capped by a legendary, profanity-laced parade speech that cemented his status as a Philly folk hero. Fast forward to 2025, and he’s enjoying retirement: watching his old team upset his brotherTravis’ Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, co-hosting the wildly popular New Heights podcast, and awaiting the birth of his fourth daughter with wife Kylie.
Off the field, he’s traded the gridiron for ESPN’s analyst desk and a late-night gig, while Kylie’s Not Gonna Lie podcast is taking off, briefly surpassing even Joe Rogan’s in its debut. But it’s not all quiet – this month, Kelce found himself in a different kind of huddle, testifying over a $6 million real estate expansion that’s got suburban tongues wagging.
Zoning Boards and Fences: Kelce’s Latest Tackle
Kelce is no longer pancaking linebackers-he’s navigating zoning hearings in Haverford Township, Delaware County. At a February 2025 meeting, he stood before the local board, pushing for variances to soup up his family’s property. The wish list? A new house, security fencing, and a regraded hillside to tame the property’s quirks. “Things are unique for my family with security in mind,” he told the panel, per CBS Philadelphia, nodding to the gawkers and foot traffic that follow fame.
The goal is simple: keep the curious at bay and make room for his growing brood. Neighbors aren’t cheering, though-they’re worried about runoff that could flood their lawns, a concern louder than a playoff crowd. The board green-lit the plan, slapping on stormwater safeguards, but locals like Wendy De La Rosa still see a flood risk bigger than a fourth-and-long. Kelce’s team, led by attorney Ji Min Jun and landscape architect Matthew Nelson, proposed a displaced driveway and “aesthetic” fencing-less blitz, more blending in, they say.
From Pigskin to Property: Kelce’s Bigger Game
This isn’t just about a picket fence – it’s the latest chapter in Kelce’s real estate playbook. Since 2018, he’s been stacking properties the way he once stacked blocks: a $3.96 million haul in 2020, a $1.35 million add-on in 2023, and properties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Cleveland, fused into a sprawling empire. The Haverford project alone pushes his portfolio past $6 million, a flex that screams long-term vision. Meanwhile, brother Travis isn’t idle-his $6 million Kansas City pad boasts a man cave with a golf simulator, because even Super Bowl champions need hobbies. Together, the Kelce boys are diversifying like they’re dodging taxes, with New Heights even tossing around wild ideas like luring an NHL team to KC (the “Kansas City Beef” tailgate gold). Jason has traded playbooks for permits, but the goal is the same: build something lasting, whether it’s a legacy or a compound.
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