Report: Richie Incognito retiring due to health reasons
After 12 seasons in the NFL, Buffalo Bills Richie Incognito says he is retiring, citing problems with his liver and kidneys, according to reports.
@68INCOGNITO just told me the following: "I'm, done. That's it. It's been a long career. Went to the doctor. My liver and kidneys are shutting down. The stress is killing me. It's just about doing what's right. I just want to be in the Hall of Fame." Full story to come.
— Vic Carucci (@viccarucci) April 10, 2018
The lineman had not played in a game for a year when the Bills signed him to a one-year contract in 2015. His one-year absence in 2014 came after he was suspended for a bullying scandal involving former Miami Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin during the 2013 season.
The Pro Bowler sent out several tweets the week leading up to announcing his retirement.
One firing his agency:
@AthletesFirst You are Fired! I wish you guys nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for all of your help and guidance along the way. It’s time for me to go in a new direction ✌🏼
— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO) April 5, 2018
Another tweet directed at NFL Players Association and its assistant executive director of external affairs George Atallah saying he’s “done.”
@nflpa @GeorgeAtallah
— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO) April 10, 2018
I’m done 😜
Incognito started in 16 games last season for the Bills.
