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Ray Lewis announces he's retiring after the season

Found January 02, 2013 on NFL Trade Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ray Lewis
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens

Via NFL Trade Rumors:

Ravens LB Ray Lewis told the team on Wednesday that “this will be my last ride“ in the NFL, via the Ravens twitter account.

“I’ve ran my course. It’s time for me to go create a different legacy,” Lewis said.

Lewis, 37, has been sidelined by a triceps injury that he suffered earlier in the year, but he’s ready to return for their playoff game this weekend against the Bengals.

Lewis has clearly lost a step and opposing teams seem to have singled him out as a weak spot in the Ravens’ defense. Still, very few players have put together as incredible of a career as Lewis has with the Ravens. Lewis was voted to 13 Pro Bowls, won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice, and even was Super Bowl XXXV Most Valuable Player.

Lewis will probably find work in television at some point in the near future.

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8 Comments:
  • he'll be back.
    by RAMMJETT   January 02, 2013   Reply     +1 Likes
  • Maybe he can be like oj. Lewis might find that white suit.
    by bibol1   January 02, 2013   Reply    
  • please don't go
    by bakedmanatee   January 02, 2013   Reply    
  • Actually saw that coming. That's why he's been pushing his rehab to get back for the playoffs.
    by Taurus575   January 02, 2013   Reply    
  • GOOD RIDDENCE!!This over-rated linebacker thought to be the best linebacker ever could"nt shine MR.DICK BUTKIS shoes on his worst days.Why does the media always glorifies losers all the time?Players like Irvin,Taylor,druggies,etc,and now this Lewis,thug.All he can do is put on his stupid war dance that resembles a crane dancing during mating season.I am so glad he is finally getting his ugly mug offf TV.
    by chicolyn   January 03, 2013   Reply    
  • Somebody is definitely a Steelers fan. They might have a chance against the Ravens now.
    by SRudd52   January 03, 2013   Reply    
  • YaY!!! That's Awesome.... He's So ANNOYING!!!
    by tallulah89   January 03, 2013   Reply    
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