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Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White officially retires

By Alex Butler
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) watches the last minute of his career tick away with wide receiver Roddy White. White announced his retirement Friday. File photo by David Tulis/UPI
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) watches the last minute of his career tick away with wide receiver Roddy White. White announced his retirement Friday. File photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo

April 14 (UPI) -- The best wide receiver in Atlanta Falcons history retired Friday following an 11-year NFL career.

Roddy White announced the news on Twitter. White, 35, did not play last season after getting cut in 2016.

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"I would like to thank Arthur Blank and the falcons organization for a great 11 years," White tweeted. "The city of Atlanta I love y'all so much. I'm officially retired from football and welcome the second phase of my life."

"Also thanks to everyone for the congrats on my new gig and I'm going to have a lot of fun with these young kids and win some game."

White is the Falcons' all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He had six consecutive seasons of at least 1,100 receiving yards from 2007 through 2012. White led the NFL with 115 receptions in 2010, his lone All-Pro season. White was a four-time Pro Bowl selection.

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