Revis retires after 11 seasons in NFL

The 11-year veteran and former shutdown corner is retiring from the NFL, he
announced on Wednesday.

"For the past 11 years, it has truly been an honor to showcase one of my
greatest gifts to the world," he wrote on Instagram. "Today I am closing a
chapter in my life that I once dreamed of as a kid and I am officially
retiring from the National Football League."

Revis, who turned 33 on Saturday, has 29 career interceptions in 11 NFL
seasons -- all but four coming in eight seasons with the Jets over two stints.
He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013) and New England Patriots
(2014).

"Darrelle Revis is one of the greatest players ever to wear a Jets jersey and
one of the most dominant defensive players in the history of professional
football," Jets chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson said in a statement.
"Darrelle's preparation, competitiveness, intelligence and attention to detail
are a reflection of his dedication to the game and his teammates. Just as
remarkable is Darrelle's humility and how approachable he is off the field.

"Jets fans everywhere slept well at night confident that receivers would be
stranded on Revis Island."

The Kansas City Chiefs released Revis in February, just 2 1/2 months after the
Revis signed a two-year contract with the team. The cornerback played in five
late-season games and had 11 tackles and also played in the postseason loss to
the Tennessee Titans.

The seven-time Pro Bowler was out of football after experiencing a poor 2016
campaign with the New York Jets. The Chiefs came calling due to pass defense
issues, but Revis made minimal impact.

--Field Level Media