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Steve Smith signs out of NFL in a style befitting his career

Steve Smith Sr. has officially retired from the NFL, doing so in his own unique and humorous way. It also befitted the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver's fiery 16-year career.

Smith tweeted a picture of a letter Friday that he sent to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, writing that he "will no longer be antagonizing defensive backs."

Smith finished a prolific career in Sunday's 27-10 loss in Cincinnati. After the game, he essentially took his final bow when he said, "I enjoyed it, but it's over and it's done."

A five-time Pro Bowl player, Smith is 12th in league history in receptions (1,028) and seventh in receiving yards (14,697).