INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts starting safety Khari Willis announced Wednesday that he is retiring after three seasons in the NFL to pursue a future in ministry.
"With much prayer and deliberation, I have elected to officially retire from the NFL as I endeavor to devote the remainder of my life to the further advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ," Willis, 26, wrote in an Instagram post. "I thank all of my family, friends and those who have supported me on this journey thus far and I look forward to your continued support through the next phase of my life.