DeVante Parker calls it a career.
The veteran receiver, who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, decided to retire on Monday. The decision, he told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, had a lot to do with wanting to spend more time with his four children.
“I want to see my kids and spend quality time with them,” he said. “I want to be there for them whenever I can.”
After nine seasons in the NFL, Eagles WR DeVante Parker has decided to retire, he said Monday night.
As much as he looked forward to his time with the Eagles, Parker decided it was time to spend more time with his family, which includes his four children.
“I want to see my children… pic.twitter.com/enakIQc4LT
—Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2024
Parker started with the Miami Dolphins, who selected him with the 14th pick out of Louisville in the 2015 NFL Draft. He spent his first seven years in the league with the franchise and had 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns, the most his career, during the 2019 campaign.
He spent the last two seasons with the New England Patriots and had 394 yards on 33 receptions in 2023. The Patriots went just 4-13 last season, and it was the only season of Parker’s career in which he did not score a goal . landing.
Parker signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Eagles in the offseason, ahead of what would have been his 10th year in the league. Instead, he is choosing to leave.
Parker finishes with 5,660 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns in his career.
“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.”
