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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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.
"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.
I would like to thank Arthur Blank and the falcons organization for a great 11 years. The city of Atlanta I love y'all so much. I'm (cont…
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) April 14, 2017Advertisement
…cont) officially retired from football and welcome the the second phase of my life.
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) April 14, 2017
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
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) April 14, 2017