NEW YORK: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette, who suffered a life-threatening injury during a game last season, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday (Friday in Manila) after five seasons.

The 29-year-old veteran, who also handled kicking unit duties, was hurt in the eighth week of last season at a contest in Dallas after taking a hit from Jeff Heath of the Cowboys while covering a punt.

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