Six-Time Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne decides to retire officially today. Reported from CBS 4 Mike Chappell in Indianapolis. The 37 Year old told Chappell in a phone interview that’s he’s done.
“I think so, bro, yeah,’’ Wayne said Friday in a phone interview. “Yeah, I’m done. ”It was fun, but it’s time. It’s just time. Whenever you can admit that you’re done, you know you’re done.’’
Wayne one of the best receivers in Colts history is expected to make his announcement official in the next couple weeks. Wayne says he enjoyed spectating and actually being a fan than playing out on the field.
As he watched The Colts on Nov 29 go against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lucas Oil Stadium. I finally turned into a fan, a real fan,’’ Wayne said. “You know me; I’ve got my adult beverage. I’m eating some popcorn. I’m watching fans’ reactions. I’m watching the Jumbotron”; “I’m literally enjoying the game without having to do all the thinking.’’
Wayne has been thinking about retiring ever since the end of 2014 season when he was dealing with injuries and he role in the Colts offense became to get diminished. His finishes his career with 1,070 receptions which ranks 7th in NFL history, and he also ranks 8th in touchdowns with 82. Only Marvin Harrison was more productive in franchise history for the Colts. Wayne didn’t expect to leave football the way he did, but at least he’s at peace with himself knowing that he laid it all on the field and stayed a true professional during his career as a NFL Player.