Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth has announced that he is retiring from professional football after playing 16 years for the NFL.
Gidget AlikpalaG_AlikpalaUpdate: Mar 15th, 2022 13:48 EDT
Los. Angeles Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth has announced his retirement from the NFL after playing 16 years with the league.
He posted a video to Instagram, with the caption, “My chapter may have closed on the field, but my story is unfinished. Can’t wait for the next one. Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey!”
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Whitworth: Amazing staying power
The 40-year old ends his professional football career after an accomplished run that was capped by a Super Bowl victory last month. He was also named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2021 for his outstanding work both on and off the field.
The two-time first-team All-Pro has been impressive for his career longevity in a position that takes a lot of battering. At 40, Whitworth holds the distinction of being the oldest tackle in the history of the league. He is also the oldest offensive lineman to play at a championship and hoist the Lombardi trophy.
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Whitworth’s two teams
Whitworth played college football at LSU, and was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft. He stayed with Cincinnati for eleven years, where he became a three-time Pro Bowler.
