'It's so Swiftie coded': Internet abuzz as Jason Kelce uses Taylor Swift's song references in NFL retirement speech

Jason Kelce said, 'If you go above and beyond for this city, you will be rewarded above your wildest dreams'
UPDATED MAR 5, 2024
Jason Kelce’s emotional retirement speech had subtle references to Taylor Swift's songs (@jasonkelce, @taylorswift/Instagram)
Jason Kelce’s emotional retirement speech had subtle references to Taylor Swift's songs (@jasonkelce, @taylorswift/Instagram)

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO: Jason Kelce dropped a few subtle references to his brother Travis Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, in his emotional retirement speech on Monday, March 4.

The 36-year-old veteran Philadelphia Eagles player announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL during a press conference on Monday.

Swift's fans also known as Swifties now claim that Jason made references to two of her songs; 'All Too Well' and 'Wildest Dreams' in his speech which moved him and his brother Travis to tears. 



 

What did Jason Kelce say in his speech? 

While talking about his relationship with his brother, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in a press conference held by the Eagles, Jason was in tears, but Swift fans noticed something that excited them.

It was noticed that Jason made a subtle mention of the pop star in his retirement speech. Jason said, "I found my career being fulfilled in the City of Brotherly Love, I knew that relationship all too well," as per Dailymail.

However, the references didn't stop there, with Kelce later saying in his speech, "If you go above and beyond for this city, you will be rewarded above your wildest dreams."



 

For context, 'Wildest Dreams,' is one of Swift's early-day hits and is included in her 2014 album, '1989,' which was updated and released once more in October as '1989 (Taylor's Version).'

After being selected in the sixth round (191st overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jason went on to win Super Bowl LII, establishing himself as one of the league's most devoted players. 

Swifties know what songs Jason Kelce referred to in his retirement speech

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Swifties on X couldn't help but point out apparent references to their idol's songs (Getty Images)

Swifties on X couldn't help but point out apparent references to their idol's songs, 'All Too Well,' and 'Wildest Dream'. 

A user wrote on X, "Jason Kelce just quoted "All too well" in his retirement speech. Love it so much."

Another user said, "Not Jason Kelce making a Taylor Swift reference in his retirement speech."

A user pointed the same reference, saying," Jason Kelce adding “all too well” and “wildest dreams” to his retirement speech he loves us."




A user said, "Jason Kelce retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons and dropping “All Too Well” and “Wildest Dreams” in his retirement speech is so swiftie coded."


While a thrilled user said, "So far, Jason Kelce has said "All Too Well" and "Wildest Dreams" in his retirement speech. I'm never, ever going to shut up about that." Another user said, "JAISN MADE A ALL TOO WELL REFERENCE IM NOT OK 😭😭😭"



 



 

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