Pat Angerer Announces Retirement Via Twitter
By Clinton Cole
Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Pat Angerer took to Twitter Tuesday morning to announce his retirement from the NFL.
On Tuesday morning, former Colts linebacker Pat Angerer decided that Twitter would be the place to announce his retirement from the NFL after just four seasons with the team.
Ian Rapoport broke the story:
Pat Angerer is retiring RT @PAngererUSA: http://t.co/vM0ZMDtkeC
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 14, 2014
More from Indianapolis Colts
- Colts get trolled for new black helmet, looking like Duke wannabes
- NFL’s running back revolt has begun after Saquon Barkley drama
- 3 running backs who will be the next Saquon Barkley with contract disputes
- NFL Power Rankings: Who is the best quarterback in each division?
- Philip Rivers can soon play QB with a full offense of his kids
Angerer played his college ball at Iowa and was selected 63rd overall by the Colts in the 2010 NFL Draft. The versatile linebacker spent four years with the Colts. Number 51 started led his team in tackles with 148 in 2011.
“It wouldn’t be fair to the game, the team, my family and my name to continue along this past any longer. ” said Angerer on Twitter. “It’s time to get healthy.”
His final two seasons with the Colts were hampered by injuries and was replaced by Kelvin Sheppard in the second half of the 2013 season. Angerer underwent micro-fracture knee surgery last December.
He tried to make a comeback this season with the Falcons, but was cut before the regular season.
More from FanSided
- MLB Trade Grades: Dodgers land Amed Rosario from Guardians
- Colorado gives Pac-12 a possible death knell with move to Big 12
- NFL rumors: Dalvin Cook suitor maintaining very ‘real’ interest
- Braves get dose of bad news on Max Fried as ace nears return
- LA Galaxy vs. Club Leon Leagues Cup match rescheduled for July 26