Rams S Eric Weddle announced Thursday he is retiring from the NFL.
https://twitter.com/weddlesbeard/status/1225514620267487233
Weddle underwent surgery earlier this year and said once he was healthy he would make a decision on his playing future.
He was entering the second year of a two-year, $10.5 million deal he signed with the Rams last offseason, but anticipated the Rams would move on in favor of younger players in 2020. Rather than look for a new home, he’s decided to call it a career.
Weddle, 35, is a former second-round pick of the Chargers back in 2007. He played nine seasons for the Chargers before signing a four-year, $26 million contract that included $13 million guaranteed with the Ravens for the 2016 season.
Weddle was entering the final year of his contract and set to make a base salary of $6.5 million for the 2019 season when the Ravens released in 2019. He signed a two-year deal with the Rams.
For his career, Weddle played 13 seasons for the Chargers, Ravens and Rams, finishing with 1,154 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 29 interceptions, eight forced fumbles, five recoveries, five defensive touchdowns and 100 pass defenses. He also made six Pro Bowls and was twice named first-team All-Pro.
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