Former Baltimore Ravens’ defensive tackle Haloti Ngata decided to say goodbye to football and did it the coolest way possible. Ngata announced his retirement from NFL by posting a photo on Instagram in which he is standing on top of Mount Kilimanjaro and holding a flag that says: “I’m retiring from the NFL on top.”
“Just a man standing on top of the world with a heart full of gratitude.” – Ngata wrote in the caption. “Thank you Lord for letting me play the game I love for 13 unforgettable years. I’m retiring on top. I might be finished playing football, but I’m holding tight to the friendships, memories and wisdom I’ve gained along the way. “Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” Walking away with no regrets, just peace in knowing I gave it my all and had a helluva lot of fun doing it.”
Haloti Ngata was drafted 12th overall by the Baltimore Ravens and managed to establish himself as one of the best defensive players in the game during his nine years with the franchise. With the Ravens, he managed to win Super Bowl ring in 2012, while earning five Pro Bowl appearances and two First-Team All-Pro honors.
In 2015, Ngata was traded to the Detroit Lions, where he spent three years before signing with Philadelphia Eagles in 2018. He played 13 games last season, managing 17 tackles, four quarterback hits, and 1.0 sacks.
Ngata’s career stats include managing 519 tackles, 63 quarterback hits, 32.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, and five interceptions.
