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Report: Warren Sapp retires from NFL

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Oakland Raiders Warren Sapp makes faces on the bench during play against the San Diego Chargers at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California on December 30, 2007. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-17. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt) 
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Published: Jan. 3, 2008 at 9:38 PM

WALNUT CREEK , Calif., Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Oakland Raiders' tackle Warren Sapp, a seven-time Pro Bowler who has been considered one of the NFL's elite players, is retiring, it was reported Thursday.

The Contra Costa (Calif.) Times said Sapp told the Raiders' managing general partner, Al Davis: "I'm done."

The 35-year-old defensive star said he told Davis of his retirement plans by telephone.

All of Sapp's Pro Bowl appearances were as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He joined the Raiders in 2004.

Sapp finished with 96 1/2 sacks in his 13-year NFL career.

Topics: Al Davis, Warren Sapp
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