Chicago Bears middle linebacker, Brian Urlacher, is retiring from the NFL after thirteen years in the league. He announced the retirement on his Twitter account on Wednesday morning. In the statement, he thanked fans for their support, explaining that while he could continue playing, “I’m not sure I could bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards.”
Urlacher is considered one of the best players on the football field. During his time in the NFL, he made 1,353 combined tackles, 41.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, 22 interceptions and two defensive touchdowns. He also received eight Pro Bowl selections and was the winner of the AP Defensive Player Award in 2005.
