Courtland Finnegan announces his retirement

2010 All Sports Professional award winner from Milton retires after 9 seasons in the NFL

By: Kevin Patra – NFL.com

Courtland Finnegan and Wuerffel Trophy winner Tim Hiller sign autographs at the 2010 VIP Gathering at Harry T's
Courtland Finnegan and Wuerffel Trophy winner Tim Hiller sign autographs at the 2010 VIP Gathering at Harry T’s

Cortland Finnegan has considered retirement in the past. Now he’s making it official.

The 31-year-old cornerback announced on Wednesday he will walk away from the NFL on Instagram in a perfectly Finneganian fashion:

“Spent 9 years doing something I Loved and it has payed off in so many ways.. To say I have been blessed is an understatement I am forever thankful.. I have made my share of mistakes and had moments of glory. I even got into a fight in an NFL Game. I’m thankful for the friends I made on and off the field love yAll.. Time to move on and enjoy new people new places and new ideas.. I forgot to thank all the haters I love yAll to”

The shot at Andre Johnson for an epic on-field fight is a nice touch.

Courtland Finnegan accepts the 2010 Professional Award from President Robert McEachern
Courtland Finnegan accepts the 2010 Professional Award from President Robert McEachern

Finnegan spent six seasons with the Tennessee Titans after being drafted in the seventh-round of the 2006 draft. He then resided in St. Louis for two seasons before playing 12 games with the Miami Dolphins in 2014.

The nine-year pro got off to a good start last season, before injuries and age took their toll. His retirement is the least surprising among those that have walked away — Jake Locker, Patrick Willis, Jason Worilds — the last several days.

Finnegan will ride into the sunset remembered as a gritty corner who outplayed his draft status with Jeff Fisher’s Titans.

Professional Winner Courtland Finnegan (Tennessee Titans) and Collegiate Winner Roy Finch (Oklahoma) share a moment at the 2010 VIP Gathering at Harry T's
Professional Winner Courtland Finnegan (Tennessee Titans) and Collegiate Winner Roy Finch (Oklahoma) share a moment at the 2010 VIP Gathering at Harry T’s
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