Former Bears defensive end Corey Wootton announced his retirement on Tuesday after a six-year NFL career.
The 28-year-old released this statement on his Twitter page:
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Wootton spent his first four seasons in Chicago before going to the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions for one-year stints in 2014 and 2015.
Wootton had the best years of his career in 2012 and 2013, his final two seasons with the Bears. He played in all 16 games both seasons and combined for 10 sacks, 48 tackles and three forced fumbles.
Wootton was selected by the Bears in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.