Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver announced he is retiring after 14 seasons on ESPN Radio’s “Mike and Mike in the Morning” this morning. Congratulations to Donald and all that he’s accomplished. Details after the jump…
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According to ESPN:
The four-time Pro Bowler said it’s time to “put his cleats on the shelf” and “walk away” from the NFL.
The Packers announced that he will take part in a formal news conference at Lambeau Field on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m.
“I played my entire career in Green Bay and have always enjoyed a special bond with the fans,” Driver said in a statement released by the team. “I can think of no better way to retire than to celebrate with them and the Packers organization.”
Drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft out of Alcorn State, the 37-year-old Driver retires as the Packers’ all-time leader in receptions (743) and yards (10,137). He also had 61 touchdowns receptions (third on Packers’ all-time list) in 205 career games, all with the Packers.
He had seven 1,000-yard seasons, also a Packers record for a receiver. He turns 38 on Saturday.
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