Ellis Hobbs Plans to Retire After Second Neck Injury in Two Years

December 7, 2010   ·   Michael Mill   ·   Jump to comments

Without directly saying the words, Ellis Hobbs has announced his retirement from the National Football League.
 
Hobbs was carted off the field during the November 21 matchup against the New York Giants after helmet-to-helmet contact during a kick return. The neck injury marks the second for the 27-year-old in the last two seasons.
 
“I can look at it in so many ways, but I can look at it in the most positive way... I’m getting out just in time: with my health, my family, and it’s time to move on to the next career,” Hobbs said during an interview with Comcast SportsNet.
 
Hobbs was listed as the No. 2 cornerback on the Eagles depth chart at the time of the injury. He has since been placed on injured reserve and replaced by Dimitri Patterson.
 
Patterson's performance has been solid since taking over and many believe he would have taken Hobb's position even if he did choose to return to play.
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