Report: Ogden to announce retirement
editor1 |Jun 04,2008
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BALTIMORE (Ticker) -- Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl offensive tackle
Jonathan Ogden is expected to announce his retirement in the
next week, the Baltimore Sun reported Wednesday.
According to the Sun, Ogden has not informed new Ravens coach
John Harbaugh of his decision but has told people close to him
that he intends to retire.
The 12-year veteran endured injury-plagued seasons in 2006 and
2007 and considered retiring before the
start of last year.
A toe injury at the end of the 2006 campaign got worse last
season, limiting Ogden's effectiveness and hurting the Ravens'
running game.
Ogden was limited to just 11 contests last season but still made
the Pro Bowl for the 11th straight season - even though the
Ravens struggled through a disastrous 5-11 season that led to
the firing of former coach Brian Billick.
Ogden's departure would leave a gaping hole on the left side of
Baltimore's line. The Ravens are expecting Jared Gaither or
Adam Terry to replace Ogden at the position.
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