San Diego Chargers linebacker Jarret Johnson won't be back for the 2015 season.
Johnson was a highly respected veteran who spent the last three years with the Chargers after nine seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
He brought stability and leadership to the defense.
Johnson who once wrote, "I’ve been around a lot of locker rooms in my career, but this one is special" said it has meant a lot for him to be a Charger.
Johnson made the announcement on his Facebook page saying, “I lived a dream which few can say but it’s time to move on. I want to thank the Chargers organization for giving me a home these past three years.”
Chargers defensive lineman Corey Liuget posted on Twitter, "Always looked up to Jarret Johnson as a leader of our defense. Taught me many life lessons."
Johnson’s retirement was expected.
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He’s the latest Chargers’ leader to retire this year, following offensive linemen Nick Hardwick and Jeromey Clary.
LB Jarret Johnson announces his retirement on Instagram.
RT to congratulate JJ on a great career! pic.twitter.com/IaFRDWD3g4
— San Diego Chargers (@Chargers) February 24, 2015