It’s the end of the line for a couple of solid NFL veterans. Cincinnati Bengals offensive guard Clint Boling and Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan are calling it a career. Boling hangs up his spurs after eight seasons, all with the Bengals. Morgan turns in his gun and badge after spending all nine years of his NFL experience with Tennessee.
Bolling was a fourth-round pick in 2011 out of Georgia and played in five games as a rookie, starting three. Beginning his second season, he was a full time starter for the Bengals, only missing six games in the next seven seasons. He takes off his cleats for good at 30-years-old, with what should be a solid bank account. Boling collected $24.057 million in his NFL stint.
NEWS: G Clint Boling announces his retirement from the NFL.@cboling60 was a 2011 4th Rd #Bengals Draft selection (101st overall) out of the University of Georgia. He appeared in 114 career games with 112 starts.
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“After eight years in the NFL, it is time for me to step away from the game due to medical reasons,” Boling said. “This is not an easy decision, but it is the right one for me, my wife Kelly and our two young girls. I want to thank the Brown family for giving me the opportunity to play my entire career with the Bengals. I also want to thank my teammates, coaches, fans and everyone who has supported me throughout my career.”
Morgan wraps up his NFL tenure after a solid 2018 with the Titans. the 30-year-old linebacker started 12 games and played in 13, recording 25 tackles, three passes defended, one fumble recovery and half a sack. He was a first round pick in 2010 out of Georgia Tech.
Derrick Morgan (@dmorg91) announces his retirement
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“My purpose in life is bigger than the game,” Morgan said. “What football taught me was the power of influence. My goal is to create better and more meaningful opportunities for marginalized communities to break the cycles of generational poverty and build greater wealth and economic mobility. I feel a deep responsibility to leverage my platform for this.”
Morgan was a free agent this offseason and had yet to find a new team. Like Boling, he should be more than fine as he rides off into the sunset after earning $42.147 million in his career.
