WBAL · May 19, 2022
Ravens punter Sam Koch announces retirement
Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch on Thursday announced that he has retired, after spending 16 seasons in Baltimore.
Sam Koch is announcing his retirement from the NFL.
Congratulations, @Sam_Koch4, on a terrific career. ?? pic.twitter.com/YF53cWLqTn
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 19, 2022The announcement should come at no surprise. The Ravens drafted Penn State punter Jordan Stout in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Speculation about Koch's future began to swirl following the selection.
Koch, 39, was drafted by Baltimore in 2006. Since he entered the league, the punter had become one of the more efficient and dependable players at the position.
