Buffalo Bills left guard Richie Incognito says he is retiring after 12 seasons in the NFL because of medical issues.
"My liver and kidneys are shutting down," Incognito told the Buffalo News. "The stress is killing me. It's just about doing what's right. I just want to be in the Hall of Fame."
Tuesday, Incognito, 34, sent a tweet to the NFL Players Association and NFLPA assistant executive director of external affairs George Atallah that he is "done."
Sports Illustrated reported earlier Tuesday that Incognito is "strongly considering retiring," but may return for a final season in 2018 "at the right price.