Long tenured NFL coach Romeo Crennel announced his retirement on Monday, ending four almost-uninterrupted decades of league service, accompanied by another 11 at the collegiate level. The New York Jets were one of his six stops on the NFL circuit, serving as the team’s defensive line coach for three seasons (1997-99).
“Football has been my entire life and it’s been a dream come true to coach for 50 years,” Crennel said in a statement released by the Houston Texans, his final NFL employer.
“There are so many friends to thank who have helped me and supported me throughout my career.