(WHTM) -- In a post on X, Troy Aikman announced former Eagles center Jason Kelce will join him and Joe Buck in the broadcast booth during the 3rd quarter of the Eagles-Falcons Monday Night Football game.

The post depicts Aikman shaking hands with Kelce, with the text reading: "Making room for my new teammate and future HOF'er @jasonkelce as he will be joining @joebuck and myself in the 3rd quarter on Monday Night Football tonight on ESPN."

Kelce will return to Lincoln Financial Field for the first time since announcing his retirement from professional football in March after 13 years with the Eagles. Kelce won Super Bowl LII, was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, and six-time first-team All-Pro selection. He is regarded as one of the greatest centers in NFL history and joined ESPN as an analyst this offseason.

Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring

The Eagles will take the field for their home opener tonight at 8:15 p.m. against the Atlanta Falcons after beating the Green Bay Packers in São Paulo, Brazil in Week 1. New acquisition Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns on 109 rushing yards in his first game as an Eagle.

The Falcons will look to rebound after losing to the Steelers in their previous matchup.

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