After a disappointing career that was all too often defined by injuries, Jake Locker announced that he will retire from the NFL on Tuesday.
“I am retiring from football after much reflection and discussion with my family. I will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to realize my childhood dream of playing in the NFL and for the lifelong relationships I developed because of that experience. Football has always played a pivotal role in my life and I love the game, but I no longer have the burning desire necessary to play the game for a living; to continue to do so would be unfair to the next organization with whom I would eventually sign. I realize this decision is surprising to many, but I know in my heart that it is the right decision and I look forward to spending more time with my family and pursuing other interests.”
Locker was the eighth overall pick in the 2011 draft. In four seasons with the Titans, Locker played a total of 30 games and he threw for 4,967 yards and 27 touchdowns (he also threw 22 interceptions). He never played more than 11 games in a season.
