Texans RB Derrick Ward 'Calling It A Career' After Nine Seasons

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After nine seasons spent with three teams, running back Derrick Ward says his NFL career has come to an end. Derrick tweeted "To all my fans just wanted to let u know its been a great ride the last 9yrs but I'm calling it a career. I thank u all for believing in me!" Ward spent the past two seasons with the Houston Texans, but made it clear last month his run with the team was over and the rise of Arian Foster and Ben Tate didn't help Ward's case in a crowded backfield. His most productive years were spent with the New York Giants, who snagged Ward in the seventh round of the 2004 draft. He and Brandon Jacobs both turned out 1,000-yard efforts in New York in 2008, but Ward hasn't rushed for more than 500 yards in a season since in stops with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Texans. The league-wide demand for 31-year-old running backs is at an all-time low, but this might not be the end for Ward.

Source: NFL.com