Ryan Kerrigan prided himself on taking a consistent approach. When he couldn't do it, he decided the best outcome was retirement.
Kerrigan signed a one day contract with the Washington Commanders, ending his career after 11 years. He joined the Philadelphia Eagles in the summer of 2016 after playing 10 seasons for Washington.
He said he should have retired because of a bad knee.
Kerrigan was not ready to stop playing football. I had a good game in the playoffs and that made me believe I could do this. The knee was bothering me as I got back into training.
It was easier for a player who said football was a factor in every decision he made, to stop playing. Kerrigan made four Pro Bowls and retired as Washington's all-time sack leader with 95.5%. He did not record a sack in the regular season but had 1.5 in the playoffs.
One of the last stalwarts with ties to the former name is Kerrigan. 11 of Kerrigan's teammates are still alive.
The legacy of that name and our team as a whole has been honored by center Chase Roullier. Whether that name has changed or not, it shows we are the same group of men. We're still able to honor Ryan even though there are a lot of cultural changes.
He was accompanied by his wife and three daughters, all under 3 years old, at the press conference. This team means a lot to many people. It's one of the oldest teams in the league and has a lot of great players, so for people to think of me that way is pretty cool.
Kerrigan was consistent in both approach and production. He drank 300 ounces of water a day and started his day with two chicken breasts.
Kerrigan didn't miss a game because of a concussion as he started the first 139 games of his career.
He tried to take a consistent approach every day. When you have an approach and stick to it, you can succeed in the league.
Is that correct? It was a testament to how I felt about the game and my approach to it that I was able to play for over a century.
When Kerrigan walked into Washington's practice facility, he was greeted by players and coaches who gave him an applause.
Ron Rivera said the biggest thing was what he meant to the franchise, the fans and the community. It was the right thing to do. He helped set the example and was always there for you. When you get a lot of those guys, they should be celebrated.
Roullier said Kerrigan was the epitome of an athlete. Kerrigan said he would like to continue as a coach if he could devoting himself to a game he loves.
Kerrigan gave them everything she had. They got all of me emotionally. My life was devoted to football. I didn't have many things to do. It was all about football and how this daily decision would help me. How is this breakfast going to help me with football when I wake up? I approached it that way.
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