In a long, heartfelt letter, Jets tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson bid farewell to the fans and officially announced his retirement on Saturday morning.
“As I considered the words I would say to you, I recognize a simple truth: It just isn’t easy saying goodbye,” Ferguson began his 447-word letter, which his posted to Twitter.
The Freeport native, 32, chose to walk away from the NFL on his own terms after 10 seasons and three Pro Bowl selections.
Though he made headlines last season for his critical comments about the NFL after seeing the movie “Concussion,” Ferguson did not mention health concerns as a factor in his decision.