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Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior Author
After 9 NFL seasons, Philadelphia Eagles broad receiver DeVante Parker has determined to retire, he stated Monday evening.
As a lot as he regarded ahead to his time with the Eagles, Parker resolved to spend extra time along with his household that features his 4 kids.
“I wish to see my children, spend high quality time with them,” Parker stated. “I wish to be there for them each time I can.”
Parker completed his NFL profession with 369 catches for five,266 yards and 27 touchdowns.
The 31-year-old Parker appears to be like ahead to no matter is subsequent, although he has no definitive short-term skilled plans.
“I am simply going to take issues slowly,” he stated.
Requested what he’ll bear in mind most about his NFL profession, Parker replied: “The camaraderie. The brotherhood within the locker room on whichever staff it was. Everybody all the time welcomed me with open arms, and I appreciated them for that.”
“I additionally admire the Dolphins for drafting me and giving me the chance. I all the time may have love for the Dolphins and their group,” he stated. “And I wish to thank all of the groups — the Patriots and the Eagles too. However the Dolphins have been the primary staff, and I actually wish to thank them.”
Parker’s longtime agent, Jimmy Gould, stated it was a privilege to signify him.
“It’ll proceed to be an honor to signify DeVante as he strikes ahead towards that subsequent chapter of his life,” stated Gould, chairman of Administration One.