Former Bears defensive lineman Corey Wootton has retired following six NFL seasons.
Selected by the Bears in the fourth round of the 2010 draft out of Northwestern, Wootton appeared in 45 games with 22 starts over four seasons, recording 11 sacks.
Wootton, who turned 29 in June, played in 15 games with the Vikings in 2014 and spent all of last season on injured reserve with the Lions after getting hurt in the preseason finale.
Wootton posted the following statement on his Facebook page Tuesday:
"I am officially retiring from the NFL.