Colts safety Khari Willis announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday on Instagram at just 26 years old.
“With much prayer and deliberation, I have elected to officially retired from the NFL as I endeavor to devote the remainder of my life to further advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” he said in his announcement.
Colts coach Frank Reich released a statement on Willis’s retirement and mentioned that the former defensive back would pursue ministry work now.
“We’re thankful and appreciative of Khari’s contributions to the Colts both on and off the field over the last three seasons,” Reich said in the release.