EAGAN, Minn. -- At the end of a news conference centered on cornerback Terence Newman’s decision to retire and move to a role on the Minnesota Vikings’ coaching staff, those in attendance were momentarily caught off guard.
“Last one for coach Newman,” Jon Ekstrom, the Vikings director of public relations, called out.
A rumble of laughter from the media filled the room. Newman shook his head and smiled.
It’s going to take a while to get used to.
At this time last week, Newman was finishing his final preseason practice in preparation for his 16th NFL season.