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Walter Thurmond retires at 28, likely will focus on film career

Walter Thurmond rejected lucrative contract offers this offseason and reportedly has decided to leave football.

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After 6 NFL seasons, former Eagles, Giants and Seahawks DB Walter Thurmond is retiring at the age of 28, according to source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 31, 2016

The former Seahawk, Giant and Eagle didn't have a stellar career, but he always was a reliable player. Before last season, he changed his position from cornerback to safety to compensate for the Eagles' lack of depth at the position.