ESPN.com · Jun 1, 2016
Ex-Eagles DB Thurmond confirms retirement plans
After six NFL seasons, former Philadelphia Eagles DB Walter Thurmond is retiring at the age of 28, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Thurmond has told people close to him that he doesn't want to play football any longer, he wants to pursue other opportunities, and his time in the league is up, according to the source.
Walter Thurmond started 16 games at safety for the Eagles last season.Thurmond has changed positions as well as teams over the past few years. He has been on three different teams in the past three seasons and has played three positions: cornerback, slot corner and safety.
