Five-time Pro Bowler Aqib Talib announced his retirement from the NFL on his new podcast Wednesday.
The loquacious cornerback said he turned down an offer last month to rejoin the New England Patriots.
Talib said he was excited about reuniting with Bill Belichick and both the role (covering tight ends) and the money ($6 million) were good.
''I can make $6 million and guard tight ends all day,'' Talib said. ''I'm like, I'm cool.''
After he began looking at flights and apartments, Talib took a look at the Patriots' schedule and asked himself if he really wanted to cover the likes of George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Darren Waller and Noah Fant, among others.