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Foster, 30, wrote a letter published on ESPN's The Undefeated
explaining his decision to walk away.
"There comes a time in every athlete's career when their
ambition and their body are no longer on the same page. I've
reached that point," Foster said in the letter.
"My father always said, 'You'll know when it's time to walk
away.' It has never been more clear than right now. I'm walking
away with peace."
A four-time Pro Bowler, Foster spent his first seven seasons
with the Houston Texans and is the franchise's all-time rushing
leader. He ends his career with 6,572 yards and 54 touchdowns
but dealt with constant injuries over the past several seasons.
Foster led the NFL in rushing yards in 2010 and in rushing
touchdowns twice (2010, 2012). He was a First-Team All-Pro in
2010, racking up career-high totals of 1,616 yards and 16 scores
on the ground.
Foster joined the Dolphins last offseason and played in four
games this season, totaling just 55 rushing yards and failing to
score a touchdown.
"I want to thank the Miami Dolphins, with everything in me, for
allowing me to bow out with grace and making this process as
easy as possible. It means everything to my family and I."
A native of Albuquerque in New Mexico, Foster entered the league
as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee in 2009.
He rushed for 2,964 yards and 23 touchdowns -- including 1,193
and 12 as a junior in 2007 -- over four seasons with the
Volunteers.
(Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)
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