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Martellus Bennett Hints at Retirement After 2017 Season on Instagram

Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett posted a message on Instagram suggesting he's going to retire from the NFL following the 2017 season.

Master Tesfatsion‏ of the Washington Post passed along comments the 30-year-old Texas A&M product made Saturday.

"After conversations with my family I'm pretty sure these next 8 games will be the conclusion of my NFL career," Bennett wrote. "To everyone who has poured themselves and time into my life and career. These next games are for you. Thank you."

The Dallas Cowboys selected the San Diego County, Texas, native in the second round of the 2008 draft.