Former Utah Utes star Eric Weddle says he’s retiring after 13-year NFL career

San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle laughs before a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. | AP

Former University of Utah do-it-all star Eric Weddle announced via Twitter on Thursday that he is retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons, six of which resulted in him going to the Pro Bowl.

Weddle never used the word retiring in his post, but wrote, “It’s been REAL @NFL @Chargers @Ravens, @RamsNFL! TEAMMATES, COACHES and others I LOVE y’all. We had a GREAT RUN!!!!! #BEARDOUT”

Below that message was a list of his career accomplishments, which included five All-Pro selections and 1,235 tackles in 210 career games, among other numbers.

It's been REAL @NFL @Chargers @Ravens @RamsNFL! TEAMMATES, COACHES and others I LOVE y'all. We had a GREAT RUN!!!!! ✌✌#BEARDOUT pic.twitter.com/C3VGwnMCc7

— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) February 6, 2020

Weddle played nine seasons for the San Diego Chargers, three for the Baltimore Ravens and his final one for the Los Angeles Rams.

The Alta Loma, California native was selected 37th overall by the Chargers in the 2007 NFL draft. That followed an outstanding career with the Utes which culminated in him being named a consensus All-American in 2006.

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