Newly-retired Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce lately mentioned on his podcast how powerful it was to play in opposition to 3-time Defensive Participant of the 12 months Aaron Donald, who additionally retired this offseason.
In response to Donald, the sensation was mutual.
The newly retired Los Angeles Ram went on “Inexperienced Mild with Chris Lengthy” and returned the reward Kelce bestowed upon him, saying “I hated enjoying in opposition to Philly,” and lamenting Kelce for by no means letting him get any 1-on-1 matchups once they performed in opposition to each other, as a substitute all the time counting on guard assist.
Jason Kelce gave everybody suits on the sphere, even the good Aaron Donald pic.twitter.com/iTTsi0Yi3Y
— Inexperienced Mild with Chris Lengthy (@greenlight) April 6, 2024
Donald mentioned he’d get possibly one or two alternatives to go one-on-one when he performed in opposition to the Eagles, and if he didn’t capitalize on his alternatives, that was it and he’d get doubled the entire recreation.
Donald performed 5 video games in opposition to the Eagles in his profession and didn’t file a sack, which is stunning given he had 111 of them throughout his ten years within the league.
By some means, these two by no means confronted off within the playoffs regardless of each groups making a number of deep playoff runs throughout their careers, however they every retired with a Tremendous Bowl ring and a laundry listing of accolades.
It’s lovable to listen to these two swap tales about their enjoying days and instances they confronted off in opposition to each other now that they’re retired.
Perhaps sometime quickly Donald will make an look on Kelce’s podcast and so they can share extra in regards to the battles that they had.
Kelce’s post-playing profession seems to be headed within the media path, and it’ll be attention-grabbing to see what Donald does now that he has hung up his cleats.
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