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Marion Barber retires after seven NFL seasons

Found March 23, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marion Barber
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  Dallas Cowboys
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According to the Chicago Bears official Twitter account, running back Marion Barber has decided to retire after seven NFL seasons. Barber will only be 29 years-old in June, but is clearly on the back side of his career and isn’t really worth much at this point in his career. As productive as Barber was in his career, he never rushed for 1,000 yards in a season. He finished his career with 4,780 yards and 53 touchdowns.
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