Seahawks DE Kerney announce retirement (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Citing a desire to play but a battered body that won't let him, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Patrick Kerney announced his retirement. The two-time Pro Bowl selection and 2007 All-Pro said last year he had become increasingly aware of the effects that playing 11 NFL seasons for Atlanta and Seattle have had on his body -- and potentially on his quality of life after football.

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