Athlete retirement
FILE - New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, left, running back James White, center, and defensive back Eric Rowe (25) laugh with a Super Bowl trophy during a rally Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Boston, to celebrate Sunday's 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. James White said Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, he is retiring from the NFL. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
James White, hero in Patriots' Super Bowl rally, retires

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 11, 2022 01:52 PM EDT

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, left, talks with head coach Dan Campbell during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions lose 4th player to retirement this summer

Aug. 08, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully speaks during his induction into the team's Ring of Honor prior to a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles on May 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, Aug. 2, 2022, the team said. He was 94. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

By Beth Harris Aug. 02, 2022 11:43 PM EDT

Former Denver Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe, right, holds a child as he is greeted by media members while attending the NFL football team's training camp Friday, July 29, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. Wolfe signed a one-day contract with the Broncos to retire as a Denver player on Friday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Derek Wolfe signs 1-day deal to retire as a Denver Bronco

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 29, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is helped off the field by guard Brandon Scherff (75) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. Young is starting training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he works back from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Chase Young won't play for Commanders in Week 1, Rivera says

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 29, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

K.J. Wright retires after signing 1-day deal with Seahawks

Jul. 27, 2022 03:54 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran linebacker K.J. Wright to a one-day contract on Wednesday so he could retire with the team that drafted him...

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions at a news conference Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Players are expected to be on the field Wednesday as the team's NFL football training camp begins. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans report for camp healthy, playoff loss left in past

By Teresa M. Walker Jul. 26, 2022 05:35 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches a 51-yard touchdown pass from Julian Edelman, as he runs from Baltimore Ravens defensive back Rashaan Melvin (38) in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Jan. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. Amendola, who earned two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots and became one of Tom Brady’s favorite playmakers during his five seasons in New England, is retiring. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Danny Amendola, 2-time Super Bowl winner with Pats, retires

Jul. 26, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

Raiders offensive lineman Denzelle Good retires at age 31

By Josh Dubow Jul. 25, 2022 05:48 PM EDT
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Denzelle Good has been placed on the reserve retired list, leaving a potential hole in the weakest part of the team's offense. ...

Las Vegas Raiders guard Richie Incognito, right, speaks with owner Mark Davis at an NFL football news conference announcing Incognito's retirement, Friday, July 15, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Richie Incognito retires after turbulent 15-year NFL career

By Poppy Cartledge Jul. 15, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady plays during an NFL football game in Philadelphia, Pa., on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Brady cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for ending a brief retirement, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain committed to surrounding the seven-time Super Bowl champion with everything he needs to win an eighth ring. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Brady-led Buccaneers 're-loading' with lofty expectations

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:36 AM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement again, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rob Gronkowski retires, won't join Tom Brady for 3rd season

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 21, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis (37) defends during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. Willis announced in a Twitter post on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, that he has decided to retire so he can pursue a career in the ministry. (AP Photo/Larry French, File)
Willis opts to retire from Colts, pursue ministry at age 26

By Michael Marot Jun. 15, 2022 06:59 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love watches Aaron Rodgers throw at the NFL football team's practice field Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers unsure how long he will play beyond this season

By Steve Megargee Jun. 07, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald smiles during an NFL mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams reaping rewards as Donald returns, Kupp eyes new deal

By Greg Beacham Jun. 07, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack (55) of the AFC is congratulated by teammates after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown in the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 in Honolulu. Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 years in the NFL, leaving a major hole in the middle of the offensive line for the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old Mack announced his retirement on Friday, June 3, 2022, in a move the Niners had been bracing for this offseason. (AP Photo/ Marco Garcia, File)
Pro Bowl Jan-2011

Jun. 03, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack (50) walks back to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 years in the NFL, leaving a major hole in the middle of the offensive line for the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old Mack announced his retirement on Friday, June 3, 2022, in a move the Niners had been bracing for this offseason. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
7-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack retires after 13 years in NFL

By Josh Dubow Jun. 03, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick waves to fans before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 3, 2022, that he informed former teammates of his intention to retire a day earlier. Former Bills running back Fred Jackson first announced the news of Fitzpatrick’s retirement on his Twitter account by posting an image and message from his former Buffalo teammate. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring

By John Wawrow Jun. 03, 2022 10:11 AM EDT

Frank Gore signs 1-day contract to retire with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jun. 02, 2022 07:04 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Frank Gore has signed a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and announced his retirement from the NFL. Gore spent...

Pittsburgh Steelers' Cam Heyward, left, and T.J. Watt, center, share some laughs as they warm up during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers will have to fix leaky run defense without Tuitt

By Will Graves Jun. 02, 2022 05:29 PM EDT