Lance Briggs sort of announces his retirement

Earlier today during a Chicago Cubs - Cincinnati Reds game on Comcast Sports Net (CSN), former Chicago Bears' linebacker and 7 time Pro Bowler, Lance Briggs, "officially announced" his retirement.

Briggs played every one of his 12 years in the NFL wearing a Chicago Bears uniform. His 7 Pro Bowls are tied with Hall of Fame lineman Stan Jones and center Jay Hilgenberg. The only Bears with more than 7 Pro Bowls are LB Mike Singletary (10), RB Walter Payton (9), LB Bill George (8), LB Dick Butkus (8), LB Brian Urlacher (8) and DL Doug Atkins (8).

Briggs ends his career with 173 games played, 16 interceptions, 5 of which he returned for TDs, 86 passed defended, 16 forced fumbles, 7 fumble…