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NFL vet, Ronde Barber, announced that he is hanging up his helmet on Thursday (May 9) after 16 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The 38-year-old said his career was better than his wildest dreams, during a news conference. "I've had a better run than I ever could've dreamed of having," Barber told FoxSports.com.
In his final season, Barber moved to free safety after playing his entire career at cornerback. But, the Buccaneers' starting free safety job was no longer available after the team signed Dashon Goldson in free agency.
He is a five-time Pro Bowler, and finishes his career with 47 interceptions, 205 passes defensed, 1,234 tackles, 28 sacks and 16 forced fumbles in 241 career games.
Barber is also the franchise leader in interceptions and defensive touchdown returns (eight).
His twin brother, former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, tweeted his congratulations, writing: "Congrats & happy for my twin, Ronde, who's hanging up the cleats!"
The 38-year-old said his career was better than his wildest dreams, during a news conference. "I've had a better run than I ever could've dreamed of having," Barber told FoxSports.com.
In his final season, Barber moved to free safety after playing his entire career at cornerback. But, the Buccaneers' starting free safety job was no longer available after the team signed Dashon Goldson in free agency.
He is a five-time Pro Bowler, and finishes his career with 47 interceptions, 205 passes defensed, 1,234 tackles, 28 sacks and 16 forced fumbles in 241 career games.
Barber is also the franchise leader in interceptions and defensive touchdown returns (eight).
His twin brother, former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, tweeted his congratulations, writing: "Congrats & happy for my twin, Ronde, who's hanging up the cleats!"