After Just Two Days As A Raven, Drew Bennett Calls It a Career

Just two days after signing a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, eight year veteran wide receiver Drew Bennett has decided to retire.  This is according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

"I've been blessed to have the opportunity to play in the NFL for as long as I have but it's time for me to move on to next chapter in my life." Said Bennett

Bennett has cited a flare up of a previous knee injury as the reason to hang it up.

Bennett's agent also released a statement regarding the sudden and surprising retirement:

"After returning home from Baltimore this weekend, a previous knee injury flared up, making me realizing that I am unable to play another NFL season," Bennett said in the statement. 

"Therefore, I have decided to retire from the National Football League.  I want to thank coach [John] Harbaugh, [offensive coordinator Cam] Cameron and Ozzie Newsome for offering me the opportunity to be a part of their outstanding organization, and apologize to them for this unfortunate situation"

"The Ravens are a first-class organization that I was truly excited to join.  After an offseason of workouts and rehab, I thought I was ready to play again, but it became apparent over this weekend that while my mind is willing, my body will not be able to make it through another NFL season." 

"I have been blessed to have the opportunity to play in the NFL for as long as I have, but it is time for me to move on to the next chapter in my life."

So now the Ravens have lost both Bennett and receiver Derrick Mason to retirement.

Some wideout options still on the market include names such as Marvin Harrison, Amani Toomer, Plaxico Burress, Matt Jones, and Reggie Williams.