Tight end Brent Celek informed the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday he will retire from the National Football League following an 11-year career, according to Michael Silver of NFL Network.
Silver noted Celek will make it official with a statement on the Eagles' website Friday morning.
Celek's decision comes after the Eagles released him in March, following their 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
The 33-year-old Cincinnati native had urged his teammates to realize the rarity of getting into championship contention during the team's postseason run.