After 9 NFL seasons, Philadelphia Eagles large receiver DeVante Parker has determined to retire, he mentioned Monday evening.
As a lot as he regarded ahead to his time with the Eagles, Parker resolved to spend extra time together with his household that features his 4 youngsters.
“I need to see my children, spend high quality time with them,” Parker mentioned. “I need to be there for them every time I can.”
Parker completed his NFL profession with 369 catches for five,266 yards and 27 touchdowns.
The 31-year-old Parker seems to be ahead to no matter is subsequent, although he has no definitive short-term skilled plans.
“I am simply going to take issues slowly,” he mentioned.
Requested what he’ll bear in mind most about his NFL profession, Parker replied: “The camaraderie. The brotherhood within the locker room on whichever staff it was. Everybody at all times welcomed me with open arms, and I appreciated them for that.”
“I additionally respect the Dolphins for drafting me and giving me the chance. I at all times can have love for the Dolphins and their group,” he mentioned. “And I need to thank all of the groups — the Patriots and the Eagles too. However the Dolphins had been the primary staff, and I actually need to thank them.”
Parker’s longtime agent, Jimmy Gould, mentioned it was a privilege to characterize him.
“It’s going to proceed to be an honor to characterize DeVante as he strikes ahead towards that subsequent chapter of his life,” mentioned Gould, chairman of Administration One.
