Sunday “was an emotional day” for Jessie James Decker, the country singer wrote in a note she posted to Twitter Monday afternoon.
“My amazing hubby decided to retire from playing football, and I couldn’t be more proud of him and his decision,” she explained. “I cried, smiled, and ultimately respected his choice to finish this chapter to start another.”
James Decker’s husband, Eric Decker, announced Sunday on Instagram that he was retiring from the NFL after an eight-season career. The 31-year-old wide receiver signed with the Patriots earlier in August. At training camp, he was plagued by dropped passes, and there was no certainty regarding his chances of making the team’s 53-man roster.