ASHBURN, Va. -- Ryan Kerrigan prided himself on taking a consistent approach that yielded equally consistent results. But when his left knee prevented him from doing so, he decided the best result was retirement.
Kerrigan announced his retirement Friday, ending his 11-year career by signing a one-day contract with the Washington Commanders. He played 10 seasons for Washington before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason.
He said some doctors told him he should have retired last year because of a bad left knee.
"I wasn't emotionally ready to not play football anymore," Kerrigan said.