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Steve Smith burns defensive backs one last time in retirement letter

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 27-10. (AP Photo/Frank Victores) — Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 27-10. (AP Photo/Frank Victores) Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith … more >

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By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times - Friday, January 6, 2017

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. announced that he would retire from the NFL after 16 seasons. And in true Steve Smith fashion, he did it by taking one last jab at any defender that dared tried to cover him.

In a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Smith, 37, made sure to include one final comment. Take a look:

It’s official my letter to the @NFL #agent89 out ✌#stevesmithsr #RavensFlock #SSmithWPMOYchallenge pic.twitter.com/CMW2PXDPkd
— Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) January 6, 2017

The five-time Pro Bowler retires with 14,731 receiving yards — seventh all-time — and 81 touchdown receptions.

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