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End of an era: Veteran Colts LB Mathis retiring

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis says he will retire after Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

"This will be 98's last game Sunday," Mathis said in a news conference Friday. "Put a cap on a blessed career, something I never would have imagined."

Mathis, 35, will leave the NFL after 14 seasons with the Colts. His resume includes six consecutive Pro Bowl appearances, two Super Bowl appearances with one title, the Colts' career record for sacks (122), the 2013 league sacks title (19.