Donovan McNabb says Jason Kelce‘s legendary Eagles profession was really particular — not solely as a result of he solidified his spot within the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame, but in addition because of the reality he was in a position to spend each season in Philadelphia.

The NFL legend spoke with TMZ Sports activities on the heels of Kelce’s retirement announcement this week … and he mentioned the middle did one thing uncommon within the Metropolis of Brotherly Love — name it dwelling for the whole thing of his profession.

McNabb identified even fellow greats like Brian Dawkins and Brian Westbrook needed to throw on completely different jerseys earlier than retiring as Eagles … however Kelce was an exception.

“It says rather a lot about Jason and the issues he stood for out in Philadelphia,” McNabb — who additionally performed for Washington and Minnesota throughout his profession — mentioned.

Kelce — a Sixth-round choose in 2011 — performed 13 seasons for the Eagles … successful a Tremendous Bowl and incomes six first-team All-Professional picks.

He was as emotional because it will get when he formally introduced his determination to stroll away … and McNabb beloved how he did it in true Kelce trend (together with the sleeveless t-shirt look).

“It was Jason’s second,” he mentioned of the retirement speech. “He and his spouse have form of carried out that they’re all about Philadelphia, they’re all in regards to the Eagles, and for a man like Jason and the issues he is been in a position to do in his profession, he’ll rank amongst no less than the highest 50 of all of us who’ve retired and performed for the Philadelphia Eagles.”

McNabb added Jason higher get fitted for his gold jacket, too … ‘trigger not solely will he be part of him within the Eagles’ Corridor of Fame, however the dude is a shoo-in for Canton as effectively.