Could the NFL have its first 41-year-old left tackle thanks to a 61-year-old hockey legend? While everyone has been assuming that Andrew Whitworth would walk into the sunset after a Super Bowl win, the 16-year veteran told NFL Total Access’s Mike Garafolo that while he’s leaning towards retirement, he will make a decision in a couple of weeks.
Whitworth also noted that it was Wayne Gretzky who gave him motivation to think of a return, saying “There’s only one thing better than winning one and that’s winning two.”
From @NFLTotalAccess: #Rams LT Andrew Whitworth told us he’s leaning toward retirement but Wayne Gretzky — yes, Wayne Gretzky — has him at least thinking about a return.