Keyshawn Johnson Retires - Joins ESPN
Keyshawn Johnson, who turns 35 in July, was released three weeks ago by the Carolina Panthers. He has said at least a half-dozen teams offered him a new job - but has agreed to a multi-year contract with ESPN, and will appear on several telecasts, including pre-game shows on Sundays and Monday nights, and do some radio work as well.
Johnson became the 16th player in NFL history to reach 800 career receptions and the 26th with 10,000 receiving yards last season, when he caught 70 passes for 815 yards and four touchdowns for the Carolina Panthers.
Labels: Carolina Panthers, fantasy football, Keyshawn Johnson, NFL
posted by Mister 2 @ 4:34 PM
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Wow, that's a surprising move! A guy who was still excellent over the middle and was still making 70+ receptions a season would be in high demand. I guess he just had enough. Tiki called it quits at a much higher plateau in his career to go to the booth. Barry Sanders called it quits and went into his private life. In a way, its refreshing to watch a professional sports player go out on his own and not due to injuries or ineffectiveness.
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