Former New York Giants LB Connor Barwin announces retirement from NFL

A former New York Giants linebacker has announced his retirement from the NFL.

On Monday, Connor Barwin publicized his decision to walk away from the game. Barwin announced the news via his Instagram account. He played for the Houston Texans from 2009-12, the Philadelphia Eagles from 2013-16, the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 and then the Giants in 2018.

Tomorrow I turn 33 and after a decade of playing the greatest sport there is, I’m excited to say I’m moving on to the next chapter of my life. To my coaches, teammates, fans, and family – thank you all!