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 Woodson, one of the best defenders ever to play the game, won the
Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in the 2010/11 season and was
named to the Pro Bowl eight times.
The 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year spent the first eight
years of his career with the Raiders before moving to Green Bay. He
returned to the Raiders in 2013.
“Was it a tough decision? Kind of, but a couple of weeks ago it hit
me that this would be it,” Woodson told reporters. “It was important
for me to let Raider Nation know now.” Woodson entered the NFL as a
cornerback before converting to safety in the later stages of his
career. He was awarded the Heisman Trophy as the top college player
while at Michigan in 1997.
Woodson is tied for the most career defensive touchdowns with 13 and
is sixth on the all-time interceptions list with 65.
Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie paid tribute to Woodson by
calling him the "Greatest of All Time".
“Charles Woodson is one of those players that comes along and
reminds you why you love the game,” said McKenzie.
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"It has been an honor to have worked alongside Charles for so many
years and have the confidence to call him what he truly is: the
G.O.A.T"
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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