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In a surprise move, Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly announced his retirement from the NFL Tuesday in a heartfelt video.
Carolina Panthers @Panthers“In my heart, I know it’s the right thing to do.” https://t.co/mSDyJ0iEMw
Kuechly was named to the Pro Bowl this season for the seventh straight time in eight years in the league. He has been first-team All-Pro five different times and was the Defensive Player of the Year in 2013.
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