DeVante Parker calls it a career.
The longtime wide receiver, who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, decided to retire Monday evening. The decision, he told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, had a lot to do with a desire to spend more time with his family and his four children.
“I want to see my kids and spend quality time with them,” he said. “I want to be there for them whenever I can.”
After nine NFL seasons, Eagles WR DeVante Parker has decided to retire, he said Monday night.
As much as he looked forward to his time with the Eagles, Parker decided the time had come to spend more time with his family, including his four children.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2024
Parker got his start with the Miami Dolphins, who selected him out of Louisville in 2015 with the No. 14 overall pick. He spent his first seven years in the league with the franchise, and he had a career-high of 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns during the 2019 campaign.
He spent the last two seasons with the New England Patriots, and he had 394 yards on 33 catches in 2023. The Patriots went just 4-13 last season, which was Parker’s only career season in which he didn’t score a touchdown. .
Parker signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Eagles this offseason, which would have been his tenth year in the league. However, he chooses to run away instead.
Overall, Parker finished with 5,660 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns over his career.
“Everyone always welcomed me with open arms, and I appreciated them for that,” he said. “I also appreciate the Dolphins for drafting me and giving me the opportunity. I will always have love for the dolphins and their organization. And I also want to thank all the teams, the Patriots and the Eagles. But the Dolphins were the first team and I want to thank them very much.”
