Report: Longtime Eagles TE Celek to retire

Longtime Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek is retiring, according to a report from NFL.com's Mike Silver. Celek will finish his career with 398 receptions for 4,998 yards and 31 touchdowns in 175 career games, all with the Eagles.

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Longtime Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek is retiring, according to a report from NFL.com's Mike Silver.

Some news: @BrentCelek has informed the @Eagles he is retiring and will release a farewell statement on the team's website Friday morning. The team's longest-tenured player was released after 11 seasons in March. Attracted interest from other teams but decided against playing.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) August 31, 2018

Celek spent 11 seasons with the Eagles before they released him this off-season. Despite receiving interest from other teams, according to Silver's report, the 33-year-old decided against playing.

Celek will finish his career with 398 receptions for 4,998 yards and 31 touchdowns in 175 career games, all with the Eagles.