The former Panthers wideout made a name for himself in the league as a consistent go-to option and dangerous returner on special teams. "I've dedicated my entire life to football until now," Ginn said at Glenville High School outside of Cleveland. "I'm going out in peace. ... On my own terms, not forced out."
The three-time Super Bowl winner ends a stellar career after being taken in the seventh round by the Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft. He finishes his career with 620 catches for 6,822 receiving yards and 36 TD's in 156 games.
Brees, 42, broke the news on Sunday on social media with a heartfelt post that reflected on his two decades in the league. "After 20 years as a player in the NFL and 15 years as a Saint, it is time I retire from the game of football," he said video featuring his kids who helped reveal the news.
After 17 years, Philip Rivers has announced his retirement from the NFL. The question now starts, is he a Hall of Famer? Rivers career included 421 touchdowns along with over 63,000 passing yards which is 5th all time in yards. The big thing that will always come back to haunt Rivers was his postseason record.
