On Thursday, Eric Weddle announced that he has reached the end of his extraordinary career. After 13 years, the legendary safety will move on to new endeavors and spend more time with his family.
Weddle’s journey began in 2007 with the Chargers. There, he forged a reputation as one of the league’s most imposing and hard-nosed safeties, collecting three Pro Bowl nominations and two First-Team All-Pro selections over the course of nine seasons. He also became one of the franchise’s main faces. Weddle became synonymous with San Diego, and he did not make the move to L.A. with his longtime club.
Unable to come to terms on a new deal, Weddle moved on to the Ravens before the 2016 season. His second chapter brought more memorable moments, including three consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl and 220 total tackles.
When the Ravens cut him loose last year, he hooked on with the Rams on a two-year pact. After tallying 108 tackles (good for second on the team) and four passes defensed, Weddle expressed uncertainty about whether he’d return for another season and attempt to play through chronic shoulder and knee pain. It also wasn’t clear whether the Rams had him in their plans – Weddle was set to count for a $4.75MM cap charge in 2020, and all but $500K could have been erased with his release.
Towards the end, Weddle’s declining speed and mounting list of ailments started to show. Regardless, he leaves the game with more accomplishments than we can list, but we’ll list a few more of them here – 1,179 total tackles, 29 interceptions, 98 passes defensed, 9.5 sacks, and five All-Pro nods (counting second- and third-team). We here at PFR wish Weddle the best in retirement.
Played with style and never did anything to embarrass the franchise. Simply a model of consistency with not too heavy on the fist pumping or theatrics. Also made those around him better. Not sure if he is HoF caliber but might be when compared to HoF Roger Weherli, Paul Krause or Larry Wilson
Aka “he’s white”
Dynamite, you just lost your privilege to speak on this forum. From
Now on, you must submit your comment through a screening process. Due to sheer stupidity
Never watched Charger games eh?
he never even evolved into Eric Kakuna
Overrated
Weddle was a tremendous player. I’d vote him in the HoF, if I got a vote. Congrats on a great career!
Time stands still for no man. Excellent if not legendary career.
Eric Weddle should have never left the Chargers. He is a dipshir. He hates the word dipshit too.
DIPSHIT