Luke McCown, who served as Drew Brees' backup at quarterback with the New Orleans Saints from 2013-15, on Friday officially announced his retirement.
"it's bittersweet to leave the game I love and the craft I've worked at since the second grade," McCown wrote in a letter that was released to the public. "I've got lots of people to thank."
McCown started one game for the Saints, a close loss at the Caroline Panthers, and was exceptional. He completed 32 of 39 passes for 335 yards and was leading the Saints on a potential game-winning drive when cornerback Josh Norman made an athletic interception to seal the game.