- Wide receiver DeVante Parker retired Monday after nine seasons in the NFL.
- The Philadelphia Eagles signed Parker to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million in March.
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Wide receiver DeVante Parker retired after nine seasons in the NFL and just two months after joining a new team.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Parker to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million in March, but Parker told ESPN on Monday that he has other priorities in mind right now.
“I want to see my kids and spend quality time with them,” Parker said. “I want to be there for them whenever I can.”
Parker, 31, spent the last two seasons with the New England Patriots after playing seven for the Miami Dolphins, who selected him 14th overall in the 2015 draft.
Parker had 33 receptions for 394 yards with no touchdowns in 13 games last season.
DeVante Parker retires after nine years in the NFL and two months after joining the Eagles
Parker had 33 receptions for 394 yards with no touchdowns in 13 games last season.
Over 119 career games (88 starts) for Miami and New England, Parker had 402 receptions for 5,660 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Parker was expected to be a WR3 option for the Eagles behind stars AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith.
Philadelphia also signed Parris Campbell and added two wide receivers in the draft.
“Everyone always welcomed me with open arms and I appreciated them for that,” he said.
‘I also appreciate the Dolphins for drafting me and giving me the opportunity. I will always have love for the Dolphins and their organization.
And I also want to thank all the teams, the Patriots and the Eagles. But the Dolphins were the first team and I really want to thank them.
