Los Angeles Rams safety advice on returning to retirement after Super Bowl LVI: ‘After this Super Bowl, I move on and go back to my old life and there will be no going back’
Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle was a factor in their Super Bowl run that he could not even have imagined. The player joined the practice squad almost two seasons after his initial retirement. It was shocking news for many Rams fans that Weddle would be joining them in their run for the playoffs.
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He’s seen a growing impact in every playoff game since his return. The 37-year-old safety played in all 50 snaps in their NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. He leads the Rams with 9 tackles and one tackle for defensive loss in a crucial game up for grabs.
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While appearing on AM 570 LA Sports, he let fans know that after Super Bowl LVI; he goes back home. Speaking of his future, he says:I have nothing left after that except to go back and do what I was doing before. After this Super Bowl, I move on and go back to my old life and there will be no going back.”
Weddle’s Super Bowl appearance for the Los Angeles Rams his final arc
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Retirement life must have been too good for the Rams’ safety, as he showed a willingness to walk away. Weddle expresses his joy that he won’t be back after Monday. He also seems to enjoy the sequel’s unpredictability when playing games. It helps Weddle go the extra mile and go all out like he did against the San Francisco 49ers.
The 6-time Pro Bowler shows an elite level of desire, commitment and loyalty to the Rams organization. He’s the type of player who can jump off the proverbial couch in an NFL defense while playing at an elite level. The player now seems more determined than ever to secure that elusive Super Bowl ring after 13 seasons.
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He will be a defensive presence and will again be backed by QB Matthew Stafford and his offensive line. But he will come up against the AFC champions, the Cincinnati Bengals, who will be looking to make history themselves. A game that marks a fusion of different yet inspiring stories, Super Bowl LVI will be something truly special.
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