Matt Hasselbeck Retires, Joins ESPN as NFL Analyst: Latest Comments, Reaction

March 9, 2016   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

Selected in the sixth round of the 1998 draft, Matt Hasselbeck began his NFL career hoping to last at least 17 weeks. On Wednesday, Hasselbeck walked away from the game for good, having lasted 18 seasons. 
The veteran quarterback announced his retirement and added that he would be joining ESPN as an NFL analyst on Sunday NFL Countdown and Monday Night Countdown, according to Allie Stoneberg of ESPN. He finishes his career with 36,638 passing yards and 212 touchdowns against 153 interceptions.
Stoneberg provided comments from Hasselbeck regarding the decision:
As a kid, playing in the NFL was always my dream and it turned out to be way more fun than I could’ve ever imagined. Throughout 18 incredible seasons, I had the chance to forge many relationships with teammates, coaches and staff that I will cherish forever. Those relationships made my playing career all the more memorable. With the support of my family, we’ve made the decision to embark on the...

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