Former Philadelphia and Denver safety Brian Dawkins will retire from the NFL, according to a tweet from the eight-time Pro Bowler.
In a note Dawkins said, “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.”
Dawkins was a second-round pick of the Eagles in 1996 out of Clemson and started 13 games his rookie season. He played in Philadelphia until 2008, becoming an All-Pro four different times before heading to Denver for the last three seasons.
Safety Brian Dawkins to Retire
Former Philadelphia and Denver safety Brian Dawkins will retire from the NFL, according to a tweet from the eight-time Pro Bowler.
By Dave Martin
4/23/2012
Updated: 10/1/2015
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