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WR White ends return chatter, says he's retired

Roddy White, the Atlanta Falcons' all-time leading receiver, announced his retirement Friday.

"I had so many people asking me if I was coming back and if I wanted to play, so no, I'm officially done," White told ESPN. "I'm totally committed to this second phase of my life."

White, 35, said the "next chapter" includes spending time with his children and serving as a volunteer coach at Johns Creek High School in the Atlanta suburbs. White will coach wide receivers and tight ends at the school.

The Falcons released White after the 2015 season, and he did not play in 2016.