Baltimore, MD (My Sportsbook) - Wide receiver Drew Bennett announced his retirement Sunday night, just two days after he signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. "After returning home from Baltimore this weekend, a previous knee injury flared up, making me realize that I am unable to play another NFL season," Bennett said in a statement through his agent, Steve Caric. The 30-year-old Bennett apologized to the Ravens organization for the decision. "After an off-season of workouts and rehab I thought I was ready to play again, but it became apparent over this weekend that while my mind is willing, my body will not be able to make it through another NFL season," Bennett said. "I have been blessed to have the opportunity to play in the NFL for as long as I have, but it is time for me to move on to the next chapter in my life." Bennett had 307 receptions for 4,412 yards and 28 touchdowns in eight years in the league playing for Tennessee and St. Louis. He played in the season- opener for the Rams in 2008, but missed the remainder of the campaign due to a fractured foot. It's just the latest blow to the wide receiving corps of the Ravens. Two weeks ago Derrick Mason, who was the leading receiver on the Ravens last year, said he considers himself retired. |
