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Luke McCown, former Saints backup quarterback, announces retirement

Luke McCown had a 14-year career in the NFL, and he's decided not to pursue a 15th season.

The journeyman backup quarterback announced his retirement on Friday in a Tweet from his agent, Mike McCartney.

McCown spent four seasons, 2013-16, as the top backup to quarterback Drew Brees with the New Orleans Saints. He started just one game with New Orleans, passing for 310 yards in a loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 of 2015.

Congrats @LukeMcCown! Proud to have been through this journey with you! pic.