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Ex-Eagles DB Thurmond confirms retirement plans

After six NFL seasons, former Philadelphia Eagles DB Walter Thurmond is retiring at the age of 28, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Thurmond has told people close to him that he doesn't want to play football any longer, he wants to pursue other opportunities, and his time in the league is up, according to the source.

Thurmond has changed positions as well as teams over the past few years.