Rams LT Andrew Whitworth Returning For 2019 Season

On Tuesday, Rams LT Andrew Whitworth announced via his Twitter account that he’s returning for the 2019 season after contemplating retirement. 

“A ship is safe in the harbor, but that is not what ships are built for”
-John A. Shed

Can’t wait for the opportunity to ride with the boys again! #keepmovingforward #squadup#letsride pic.twitter.com/4KoSlPJUXP

— Andrew Whitworth (@awhitworth77) February 26, 2019

Whitworth, 37, is a former second-round pick of the Bengals back in 2006. He spent 11 years in Cincinnati before signing a three-year, $33.75 million contract that included $15 million guaranteed with the Rams in 2017.

Whitworth stands to make a base salary of $10.25 million for the 2019 season.

In 2018, Whitworth appeared in all 16 games for the Rams and is rated by Pro Football Focus as the No. 3 offensive tackle out of 80 qualifying players.