5 NFL players who could retire after the 2022-23 season
The NFL is a tough profession for every single player who puts on a helmet. Yes, there is a lot of money involved, but it takes a toll on players' bodies and it should never be a shock when they decide to call time on their career.
The calendar is in full swing following the NFL Draft and teams will slowly but surely begin to ramp up towards training camps, which begin in July. After that comes the 18-week season before the postseason.
It is a lot of football and for some players, it may be their last. So who could end up retiring following the Super Bowl next February?
5 NFL players who could retire following the 2022-23 season
#1 - Tom Brady
This is an easy one because Tom Brady has already retired once before. That ended up lasting just over a month before he announced his return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
His situation now has a new twist as he has agreed to join FOX Sports as their lead analyst when he retires for good. He previously had a lack of direction for his returement. Now, he has a lucrative job waiting for him that allows him to stick around the game he loves.
This could mean Brady finally makes the transition from the field to the booth in 2023 without any regrets. What else does he have to prove?
#2 - Aaron Donald
The initial Aaron Donald retirement rumors leaked out right before the Super Bowl in February. This came as a surprise, as Donald has been a superstar for the Los Angeles Rams and is still only 30 years old.
He seemingly committed to a full return at the team's championship parade. However, the rumors did not come out of thin air and it would not be a shock if he decides to hang up his cleats following this season.
Donald achieved the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl. Like with Brady, he does not have much more to accomplish and is already a lock to make the Hall of Fame.