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Veteran safety Antoine Bethea retires after 14 NFL seasons

Veteran safety Antoine Bethea announced his retirement Thursday after 14 NFL seasons.

Bethea, 36, made the announcement on social media, thanking each of the organizations he played for -- the Indianapolis Colts (eight seasons), San Francisco 49ers (three seasons), Arizona Cardinals (two seasons) and New York Giants (one season).

He ended his statement by writing, "From Newport News to Howard University, and a 6th Round Draft Pick, to a 14-year career, I have an always will live by my mantra 'Bet On Yourself!'"

It was a great ride!