The running back position in the NFL can be extremely taxing on the body in a short period of time, causing many players to have abbreviated careers. One former Pro Bowl and All-Pro running back has formally declared his retirement after eight seasons in the game. The former New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals rusher is 32 years old.
New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals running back retires
Former great running back David Johnson took to social media on Sunday to reflect on his football career and announce his retirement. He thanked all of the fans and teammates for their encouragement and devotion during his career, and he stated that he will miss the professional football lifestyle.
In his goodbye to the NFL, the former star running back said the following:
I could not have done any of this without God’s grace! He did it all so that a poor child may have the opportunity that most others do not have. I’m excited about my next job path. I’m not sure what it will be, but I’m hoping it will fill me with the same passion, excitement, and love as football did.
David Johnson Career
Johnson played the first five years of his career with the Cardinals, then the next two with the Houston Texans, and finally with the Saints. The running back finished his career with 4,071 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns, as well as 2,805 receiving yards and 18 touchdown catches. Johnson had his greatest career season in 2016, gaining 2,118 yards from scrimmage and scoring 20 total touchdowns.
NFL World Reacts.
Fans appear to have a high regard and sympathy for the former star running back, who was one of the league’s greatest backs in his early career but was unable to maintain his momentum due to a series of injuries. What is your favourite moment in Johnson’s career, and do you believe he is making the correct decision to retire?
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