10 NFL players who could retire following the 2020 season

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a reception against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Browns 38-24. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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Jason Witten, Las Vegas Raiders (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

6. Jason Witten, TE, Las Vegas Raiders

Jason Witten retired following the 2017 season. He spent the next year trying to earn a following in the broadcast booth. After failing at his new profession, Witten returned to the Cowboys on a one-year deal. When the two sides didn’t reach a new agreement this offseason, Witten signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Raiders.

At 38 years old, Witten can still contribute. He produced 63 receptions for 529 yards and four touchdowns last season. He won’t hit those numbers with the Raiders considering the team’s dedication to breakout star Darren Waller. However, Witten can at least serve as a reliable second option at tight end.

Witten is fourth all-time in receptions (1,215), 19th in receiving yards (12,977), and 40th in receiving touchdowns (72). Tony Gonzalez is the only tight end with more receptions and yards than Witten.

5. Jason Peters, LT, Free Agent

The only free agent to crack the top-ten, Jason Peters still needs a new home in 2020. It might take until training camp or even until the early weeks of the season, but Peters should sign with a new team. Even at 38 years old, the left tackle can still serve as a decent starter or a reliable rotation player.

Peters originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He signed with the Buffalo Bills and spent five years with the team before joining the Philadelphia Eagles. Overall, Peters racked up nine Pro Bowls, four Second-Team All-Pro selections, a pair of First-Team All-Pro selections, and a Super Bowl victory during the first 16 years of his career.

Peters will play football in 2020, but I don’t think he’ll stick around past this season.

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