Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer announced his retirement on Tuesday via an open letter released by the team via social media.
“Over the years, I’ve had teammates who decided to hang it up and I would ask them how they knew when it was time to walk away. The answer was almost always the same: You just know,” Palmer wrote.
“For me that time is now. Why? Quite simply, I just know.”
Palmer, who turned 38 last week, played the last five seasons of his 15-year career with the Arizona Cardinals, leading them to two postseason appearances in a late-career resurgence under head coach Bruce Arians, who announced his retirement a day earlier. Palmer’s final season was limited to seven games after he broke his arm in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in London in October.
His best season came in 2015, when he passed for 4,671 yards and 35 touchdowns and led the Cardinals to the NFC Championship game against Carolina. But his quest for a first Super Bowl appearance ended with a miserable performance against the Panthers — tossing four interceptions and losing two fumbles in a 49-15 loss.
He finishes his career ranked 11th in NFL history in passing yards (46,247) and touchdown passes (294).
“My family and I are beyond grateful for everything this game has give un as well as the love and support we’ve felt from fans everywhere we’ve been,” Palmer’s retirement letter says. “That’s been especially true in Arizona, where we never expected to end up but has become such a special place for us.
“Now it’s time for something else, and I’m excited to find out exactly what that will be. I know for sure it will center around the five most important people in my life — my wife Shean and our four awesome kids. They have sacrificed so much to let me pursue my football goals. Now it’s their turn.”
The retirement of Palmer, though not unexpected, leaves the Cardinals without a quarterback on their roster. Veterans Drew Stanton and Blaine Gabbert, who split starting duties after Palmer was injured, are both scheduled to become free agents.
With Palmer and Arians moving on, the team is still awaiting word from future Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald on his plans for 2018.
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