Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Tanner Hawkinson is retiring from the NFL, according to an announcement from Jaguars PR guy Tad Dickman (hat tip to BGN alumnus Mike Kaye). Jacksonville claimed Hawkinson on waivers after he was cut by the Eagles earlier this month.
Hawkinson is the third former Eagles player to retire this offseason. The first was Eagles backup center David Molk. Then there have been rumors that Walter Thurmond, who is a free agent, is expected to retire.
It's not like these guys retired just because they ran out of opportunities.