HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - Jets cornerback Donnie Abraham has decided to retire.
Abraham thought about retiring after the season ended, but participated in off-season training activities to figure out whether he really wanted to give up the sport. He made his decision earlier this week, and informed the team.
As a result, the Jets traded for Cowboys cornerback Pete Hunter on Thursday.
The 31-year-old Abraham, who started every game last season, spent the last three years with the Jets after starting his career with Tampa Bay. In nine NFL seasons, he had 447 tackles, 94 passes defended and 38 interceptions - three returned for touchdowns.
Abraham thought about retiring after the season ended, but participated in off-season training activities to figure out whether he really wanted to give up the sport. He made his decision earlier this week, and informed the team.
As a result, the Jets traded for Cowboys cornerback Pete Hunter on Thursday.
The 31-year-old Abraham, who started every game last season, spent the last three years with the Jets after starting his career with Tampa Bay. In nine NFL seasons, he had 447 tackles, 94 passes defended and 38 interceptions - three returned for touchdowns.