EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The oldest active player in the NFL has retired.
New York Giants punter Jeff Feagles announced his retirement Friday after 22 seasons and a league-record 352 consecutive games.
The 44-year-old Feagles signed a contract earlier this month to play another season. But he changed his mind in the past week or so, after experiencing some physical problems while getting ready for next season.
Feagles has never missed a game in his career. He holds most of the NFL’s significant punting records.
A member of the Giants for the past seven seasons, Feagles also has played for New England, Philadelphia, Arizona and Seattle. He has a 41.6-yard career gross average and a 35.9-yard net average.
