Eagles tight end Brent Celek will retire after 11 seasons in the NFL, according to multiple reports.
Celek was released from the team earlier this year and steps away from the game despite gaining interest from other teams. He leaves Philadelphia as the team's longest-tenured player.
He's expected to release an official statement Friday.
Some news: @BrentCelek has informed the @Eagles he is retiring and will release a farewell statement on the team's website Friday morning. The team's longest-tenured player was released after 11 seasons in March. Attracted interest from other teams but decided against playing.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) August 31, 2018
The Super Bowl 52 champ was picked up by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2007 draft. Celek leaves the NFL with 398 career receptions for 4,998 yards and 31 touchdowns.