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Farewell NFL

 

When Free agency began this year, I had a new sense of excitement about continuing to rebuild my career in the same way that I had rebuilt my knee after my catastrophic injury in 2005.  Unfortunately, what I found out was that the league did not share any of the optimism about me as an Unrestricted Free Agent that I expected.  In fact, there was an overwhelming sense that there was no room for me among this year’s group of quarterbacks; whether in a starting, competing or a back-up role.  No matter what I did or said, there seemed to be a unified message from teams that I was not welcome to compete for one of the many jobs that were available at the quarterback position.  It seems that the stance I took in both Minnesota and Miami regarding my rights as a person and player has followed me into Free Agency.  

 

After taking a long look at my career and my personal convictions, I have decided to begin early retirement from the NFL effective immediately.  Since the beginning of training camp....

 

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/09/04/daunte-culpeppers-retirement-letter/