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Former Ravens Safety Eric Weddle Announces His Retirement From NFL

LOS ANGELES (WJZ) -- After 13 seasons in the NFL, former Ravens safety Eric Weddle is calling it quits.

Weddle put out the message on Twitter Thursday.

Weddle spent three seasons with the Ravens before being cut in March 2019. He was then picked up by the Los Angeles Rams, who signed him on a two-year deal.

Rams Sign Eric Weddle; Former Ravens Safety Will Get $12.5M Over 2 Years

His former team congratulated him on his fantastic career.

"The NFL will miss you," the Ravens tweeted.

His former teammates were among those who wished him well.

"Congratulations on a great career my brotha," Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon wrote.

"Super Happy for you Bro! One of the top professionals this league will ever have, wishing u nothing but the best my guy!" wide receiver Willie Snead tweeted.

 

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