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*Updated* Former Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is set to retire according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The former 1st round draft pick played five seasons for the Steelers before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2013.
Teams told Cardinals UFA RB Rashard Mendenhall is, in fact, retiring, per sources. Mendenhall hinted at in a Feb. 25 Huffington Post column.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2014
Mendenhall hinted at possibly retiring last month in an article at The Huffington Post. The article was a bit…unusual, but the subtext was hard to miss. The former Steelers back who was much maligned for his “dance moves”, finishes his career with 4,236 rushing yards, 39 total touchdowns and an average of 3.9 yards per carry.
Safety Ryan Mundy (FA) and QB Dennis Dixon (Bills PS) are the two remaining active players from the Steelers 2008 draft class.
Mendenhall’s agent Mike McCarthy confirmed the reports via his twitter account.
The reports are true: @R_Mendenhall is retiring from the NFL. Rashard will explain why in his own words very soon. Stay tuned.
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 9, 2014
It’s been a great pleasure working with Rashard and his family. I am very excited for Rashard as he pursues what’s next.
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 9, 2014
Lastly, here’s Mendenhall’s (rather wordy) explanation of why he’s retiring. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rashard-mendenhall/rashard-mendenhall-retirement-_b_4931316.html
