Maveric
Pro Bowler
- Messages
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Updated: April 23, 2012, 12:03 PM ET
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"The Lord has blessed me to play in the NFL for 16 years. I would like to thank the Eagles & the Broncos 4 believing In me. I would like 2 thank all my teammates & Coaches that I have been blessed 2 go to battle with. Along with u, the fans 4 helping make my career 1 that i have enjoyed tremendously. In other words. I am announcing my retirement from the NFL. #BBTB," said the post linked from Dawkins' Twitter page.
He suffered a serious neck injury in December that sidelined him for the stretch run and the Denver Broncos' two playoff games. Dawkins joined the Broncos in 2009 after 13 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles.
Dawkins played 16 seasons in the NFL. He was selected from Clemson in the second round of the 1996 draft by the Eagles and helped the team reach the Super Bowl following the 2004 season.
He was named first team All-NFL by The Associated Press four times and was a Pro Bowl selection eight times.
Dawkins leaves the game with 37 career interceptions and 1,131 tackles, including 26 sacks.
ESPN.com news services
"The Lord has blessed me to play in the NFL for 16 years. I would like to thank the Eagles & the Broncos 4 believing In me. I would like 2 thank all my teammates & Coaches that I have been blessed 2 go to battle with. Along with u, the fans 4 helping make my career 1 that i have enjoyed tremendously. In other words. I am announcing my retirement from the NFL. #BBTB," said the post linked from Dawkins' Twitter page.
He suffered a serious neck injury in December that sidelined him for the stretch run and the Denver Broncos' two playoff games. Dawkins joined the Broncos in 2009 after 13 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles.
Dawkins played 16 seasons in the NFL. He was selected from Clemson in the second round of the 1996 draft by the Eagles and helped the team reach the Super Bowl following the 2004 season.
He was named first team All-NFL by The Associated Press four times and was a Pro Bowl selection eight times.
Dawkins leaves the game with 37 career interceptions and 1,131 tackles, including 26 sacks.
