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| Jordy Nelson photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Sunday ESPN reported that the 34-year-old was signing a one day contract with the Green Bay Packers to retire as a member of the team.
The veteran pass catcher was drafted in the second round out of Kansas State by the Packers in 2008. He would spend the first 10 years of his career in Green Bay before being released and signing with the Raiders last season.
In his 11 year NFL career the 6’3/217 pound Nelson was a Second Team All Pro, Comeback Player of the Year, NFL receiving touchdowns leader, a Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl Champion and amassed 613 receptions for 8,587 receiving yards and 72 receiving touchdowns along with 1,436 return yards.
While Nelson's career numbers won’t garner him a place in Canton, he will always be a legend in Green Bay.
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