Ex-Chargers LB Kyle Emanuel retiring after 4 seasons
Published: Apr 04, 2019 at 04:39 AM
Free-agent linebackerKyle Emanuel is retiring at 27.
The former fifth-round pick of theChargers in 2015 cited injuries starting to "pile up" as one reason he's walking away.
It’s been a good run, my retirement statementpic.twitter.com/kYyhz0XzUe
— Kyle Emanuel (@KyleEmanuel51)April 4, 2019
Emanuel started 32 regular season games for theChargers over the past four seasons, including seven in 2018. He did not miss a game the past three seasons. The linebacker compiled 147 tackles, four sacks and five passes defensed in his career.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Emanuel visited with theDetroit Lions and had interest from theOakland Raiders, among others. Instead, the former North Dakota State linebacker retired.
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