Breaking News: Philadelphia eagles player has spoken about his retirement choice. unbelievable what he said…….

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce isn’t ready to say that he’s hanging up the cleats.

In the wake of Monday’s wild-card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 36-year-old utilized his “New Heights” podcast to address recent media reports about his retirement.

In short, Kelce didn’t want to let his feelings cloud such a major decision:

“I didn’t announce what I was doing on purpose, despite, I guess, what’s been leaked to the media,” Jason told his brother and podcast co-host, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. “I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really make that decision. I just don’t. There’s too much emotion in the moment, there’s too much going down in the moment to really fully grasp that decision.”

He declined to talk with the media after the 32-9 blowout, which marked an unbelievable collapse following the Eagles’ 10-1 start. In light of the rumors, Kelce acknowledged his visible emotion at the end of the loss. “People can kind of feel body language and stuff,” he said.

Multiple major networks correctly reported that the six-time first-team All-Pro spoke with his teammates. During the address, Kelce attempted to encourage his team in the end of a frustrating season. “I got belief in every single one of you guys. Cherish the moments you have in this league,” he said during his locker room speech.

Kelce fought tears as he recalled the emotion in the locker room. Some of his peers offered sympathy regarding the dismal nature of what could have been his final game.

“A lot of guys [said], ‘If that is your last game, I feel sorry for you,'” Kelce recalled. “I’m like, ‘Don’t feel sorry for me, mother f****r. I had a f*****g …”

Choked up, he looked away from the camera and nodded in silence. The words “great” and “career” could have come next in the interrupted sentence. But if he had put it all together, he would’ve officially been talking about his decorated run in the past tense.

When the time is right, you’ll hear from the man himself

Kelce has spent his entire 13-year career in Philadelphia. While he’s “not trying to be dramatic and continue to draw this thing out,” he wants to go out on a more intentional note.

“When it’s time to officially announce what’s happening in the future, it’ll be done in a way that’s definitive and pays respect to a lot of people and individuals that have meant a lot to me and what has led to the career I’ve had,” he added. “I don’t think it would be respectful or even accurate to be able to do that right after a game like that.”

Kelce’s undecided future is paired with a similar uncertainty across the franchise. The Eagles, maybe more than any other team that was booted in the wild-card round, will have a lot to consider during the offseason.

Warriors assistant dies after suffering heart attack originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has died after suffering a medical emergency in Salt Lake City, Utah, the team announced Wednesday.

Milojević was hospitalized Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack at a private team dinner. Despite life-saving efforts, Milojević died Wednesday morning.

Milojević, who was born in Serbia, was 46.

“We are absolutely devastated by Dejan’s sudden passing,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said in a statement released by the team. “This is a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors and an incredibly difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure to work with him.

“In addition to being a terrific basketball coach, Dejan was one of the most positive and beautiful human beings I have ever known, someone who brought joy and light to every single day with his passion and energy. We grieve with and for his wife, Natasa, and their children, Nikola and Masa. Their loss is unfathomable.”

Milojević was in his third season as an assistant coach with the Warriors after a well-decorated 14-year international playing career, including stints in Serbia, Spain and Turkey.

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After his retirement, Milojević became the head coach of Serbian team Mega Vizura. Nearly one decade later, Golden State hired him as an assistant coach where he essentially was assigned to work closely with former No. 2 pick and 7-foot center James Wiseman. But when injuries derailed the start of Wiseman’s NBA career, Milojević turned his focus to Draymond Green and Kevon Looney.

He also has been credited for helping Looney improve his rebounding in recent years, which has become a significant part of Looney’s game.

The Warriors were in Salt Lake City preparing for Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz. After the incident, the NBA postponed the contest that will be played at a TBD date.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement Wednesday afternoon on the passing of Milojević.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević: pic.twitter.com/Ft6akrEZHr

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 17, 2024

Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown, who was an assistant with Golden State for six seasons, also weighed in on Milojević’s passing.

“I am absolutely heartbroken by Dejan’s passing,” Brown said in a statement. “I had the pleasure of working with Dejan during my time with the Warriors. Not only was he an extremely talented coach, he was an even better person. I join the entire basketball community in grieving his loss. My thoughts are with his wife, Natasa, and their children, Nikola and Masa.”