Arian Foster was hoping for a comeback season as a new member of the Miami Dolphins in 2016. He’s been through a number of injuries during his last few years with the Houston Texans but the talented back was looking for a resurgence.
Now just about halfway through the season, Foster has elected to retire before the end of his eighth NFL season. In an announcement Monday, he cited his body can’t take “the punishment” that the NFL demands anymore.
He posted the following message through ‘Uninterrupted”.
BREAKING NEWS: @ArianFoster announces his retirement on UNINTERRUPTED. His story on why he’s walking away. pic.twitter.com/FK09XpkqUo
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) October 25, 2016
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirmed Foster’s retirement is effective immediately.
Asked why former #Dolphins RB Arian Foster is retiring, it’s because his heart couldn’t take another rehab, even for a minor injury. Wow.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2016
And his agent posted the following message on twitter.
Congrats to Arian Foster on a great career! What a run he had starting with a magical 2010 season. Proud of both the player and the man!
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) October 25, 2016
Foster, who played six seasons with the Houston Texans before joining the Dolphins, retires as the Texans’ all-time rushing leader with 6,472 yards and 54 touchdowns.
