After 18 seasons, over 250 games and a career that will undoubtedly land him in the Hall of Fame, Charles Woodson announced his retirement Monday afternoon at the team’s Alameda, Calif., facility.
Woodson elected to announce his decision in front of the team’s local media, citing their commitment to the team on a day-to-day basis.
Here are the highlights from his press conference.
It was important for Woodson to make his announcement to the local media.
“I felt like I needed to talk to our local media first. You guys are the eyes and ears of Raider Nation, Raiders community, to let you know and let them all know that 2015 is going to be my last season playing in the NFL.