Andrew Whitworth: Retiring from football

Whitworth announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Whitworth goes out on top after winning a Super Bowl in his 16th and final season. A two-time All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler, Whitworth made 164 starts in 11 seasons for the Bengals and 71 more in five years with the Rams. The 40-year-old seemingly has a good chance to be named to the Hall of Fame later this decade when he's eligible for enshrinement.