Veteran NFL wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. announced his retirement from football Friday, putting an end to an NFL career that spanned parts of 14 seasons.
The 35-year-old - who also starred at Ohio State collegiately - made the announcement at COhatch in Cleveland, saying he's happy to leave on his own, rather than being pushed out.
“I have no injuries, I got some aches and pains,” Ginn said to FOX 8. “It’s on my own terms, not forced out. Respectfully leaving the game the right way. The way I wanted to.”
Ginn was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, and while he was never a true No. 1 receiver, his lightning speed allowed him to hang around the league for quite some time. Ginn would play for the San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers (twice), Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears.
Ginn will finish his career with 5,742 receiving yards. He also returned four punts and three kickoffs for touchdowns.
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