DENVER (AP) – Champ Bailey is retiring after a 15-year NFL career that included a dozen Pro Bowl selections, more than any cornerback in history.
Bailey’s agent, Jack Reale, said from Atlanta that Bailey was still drawing interest from teams wanting him to play this season but he decided to pursue other opportunities.
“I think he’s timed it just about right after a lot of thought,” Reale said. “Contrary to what’s been written by some, he did and does have some other options to continue playing. But there are other opportunities that have been under discussion really since before the season started. I think it’s a really sound decision on his part.”
It’s a safe bet Bailey will end up talking football now that he’s done playing it.
“Media makes a lot of sense for a guy like him,” Reale said.