Athlete retirement

FILE - Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch (4) punts during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2015. Longtime Ravens punter Sam Koch retired Thursday, May 19, 2022, and will join the Baltimore coaching staff as a special teams consultant. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Ravens veteran punter Sam Koch retires after 16 seasons

May. 19, 2022 03:39 PM EDT

FILE -New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) runs against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. Running back Bilal Powell signed a one-day contract with the New York Jets on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 retiring as a member of the only NFL franchise for which he played. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

RB Bilal Powell signs 1-day deal to retire as member of Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 26, 2022 06:23 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph during pre-game warmups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)

Steelers ponder changing of the guard at QB with 20th pick

By Will Graves Apr. 22, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Houston. Outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus says he’s retiring, ending a 10-year career in which he recorded 58 sacks. Mercilus announced his decision Wednesday, April 6, 2022, via Instagram. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Former Texans, Packers veteran OLB Whitney Mercilus retiring

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

3-time Pro Bowl safety, activist Malcolm Jenkins retires

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 30, 2022 09:31 AM EDT
Malcolm Jenkins is retiring after a 13-year NFL career in which he established himself as one of the league’s best all-around safeties, most durable players and...

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Beasley can forget trying to negotiate a trade out of Buffalo now that he’s a free agent after being cut by the Bills on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Bills cut receiver Cole Beasley day after signing Von Miller

By John Wawrow Mar. 17, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth holds up the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy during the team's victory parade in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, following their win Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Rams' Whitworth retires after 16 years capped by first ring

By Greg Beacham Mar. 15, 2022 12:17 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. He said Sunday, March 13, 2022, he is returning to the Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)

Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2022 07:39 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams linebackers Von Miller, center, and Leonard Floyd, left, celebrate following the team's victory parade in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, after their win Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Champion Rams hope to retain vets, bolster defensive depth

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:09 AM EST

Tackle Villanueva retiring, Ravens release CB Tavon Young

Mar. 09, 2022 05:10 PM EST
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens tackle Alejandro Villanueva is retiring. The team announced his decision Wednesday. The Ravens also announced...