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Seattle offensive tackle Walter Jones has decided to call it a career, he announced via Twitter on Sunday. When Jones officially retires, he will close the books on a resume that will likely land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jones was a cornerstone of the Seahawks offense for 12 seasons, earning nine Pro Bowl selections. He was named a first-team NFL All-Pro four times. He served on an offensive line that paved the way for Shaun Alexander's three Pro Bowl selections (including his 1,880 rushing yard, 27 rushing touchdown campaign in 2005) and a 2006 NFC Championship.
Jones missed all of 2009 with an injury, as the years of playing on the offensive line have obviously taken a toll on his body.
Neither the Seahawks nor Jones' agent would confirm the retirement, according to The News Tribune.
Last week, during a radio interview, new Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said that Jones' status is a primary concern for him.
"One of the big issues is Walter Jones, and his ability to return or not return," Carroll said.. "He has been a great player in this organization for years. And not having him available last year made a difference. And right now we don't know how he's going to be able to recuperate, with his injury and all.
"I talked to Walter and he's doing everything he can and we'll see in time where he stands. But that's an issue. And there's a little bit of a ripple effect, moving guys around to fill that left tackle spot. It's a skill position in the NFL, and one that's really critical. So we have to see what we can do there."
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