Jason Kelce recently broke down in tears discussing his Eagles teammate Lane Johnson, who has openly battled mental health struggles this season.

Kelce, 34, the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, is considered one of the toughest players in the league. The 11-year center and three-time All Pro hasn’t missed a game since 2014.

Nonetheless, he got profoundly emotional in discussing Johnson.

“Lane Johnson, and what he’s openly come back from this year. And to think about the amount of people that he’s given hope to,” Kelce said, taking moments to pause to collect himself.

“That’s the business we’re in. We’re in the business of hope. What we do every game inspires millions of people. What we do off the field hopefully inspires people and I think that is something that I’m very proud to be one guy — a part of thousands of men who do that,” Kelce continued.

Johnson, a nine-year tackle and former All-Pro, missed three games this season due to anxiety and depression as effects from medication withdrawal. Kelce lauded the fact that Johnson has spoken very openly about fighting these issues and showing others who, might also be struggling, that they are far from alone.

When Kelce was nominated for the Walter Payton Award earlier this month, he spoke with the Eagles’ team website about the honor and his biggest cause.

“Obviously, we’re really passionate about EAC (the Eagles Autism Challenge), but just being involved in the community [is what is important for players],” Kelce said.

The Eagles also said Kelce has volunteered for the Eagles Charitable Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, Bringing Hope Home and Liberty USO.

“Anything that any player does to give back to the community, I’m in awe of, whether you’re starting your own foundation, joining other foundations, giving your time, whatever,” Kelce said. “This is all part of the job, in my opinion. The Eagles have done a great job historically of that. I was brought up through that culture, so it’s part of my job to show the young guys this is what it is to be an Eagle.”