Cornerback Jimmy Smith, a Baltimore Ravens lifer who was part of the team that won Super Bowl 47, announced on Monday that he's retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons, and will sign a one-day contract so he can retire with the only team he's ever played for.
Smith, 34, told Josina Anderson that he's retiring because it's time to give his body a rest.
Just spoke with #Ravens CB Jimmy Smith--retiring today after 11 seasons. Smith was in the middle of writing thank you notes to those who impacted his career when he returned my call telling me why it's time: "My body has taken a beating.