Colts Punter Pat McAfee Retires

One of the most colorful personalities in the game is calling it quits. Punter Pat McAfee announced early Thursday morning that he is walking away from the sport after eight years in the NFL. Pat McAfee (vertical)

In a lengthy farewell letter posted to Twitter, McAfee said that he spoke with Colts owner Jim Irsay at length about his future this week and although Irsay wanted him to continue playing, he is supportive of his decision. The charismatic punter says he will now join Barstool Sports full-time as a personality while continuing to live in Indianapolis.

From a talent standpoint, McAfee feels that he could have continued punting for “a few more years,” but he wasn’t sure if he could continue to boot balls at a high level with his attention split between different interests. McAfee, 29, leaves the game with two Pro Bowl selections and a highlight reel full of memorable celebrations, including his Conor McGregor strut. We wish McAfee the best in retirement.

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