EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Veteran offensive lineman Joe Looney has decided to retire, sources told ESPN. He had signed with the New York Giants late last week.
The move comes as a surprise. Looney is 30 years old, having played nine seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys. He had spent the previous five years in Dallas.
But the veteran lineman just felt it was time to step away. He didn't want to occupy a roster spot when his body wasn't giving him what he needed.