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Davante Adams Announces Retirement Stance as Rams WR Chases First Super Bowl at 33

Time may be catching up to Davante Adams, but he is not ready to quit. At 33, Adams has never won a Super Bowl and feels the effects of his long NFL career.

Davante Adams Announces Retirement Stance as Rams WR Chases First Super Bowl at 33

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams, 33, has announced he is not ready to retire and still wants to chase his first Super Bowl championship. Adams has never won a Super Bowl despite playing 178 games and recording 1,017 catches for 12,633 yards and 117 touchdowns in his NFL career. He has reached the NFC Championship Game five times, losing each time.

Adams explained that while his body has aged, he can still perform like a younger player, but the team is protecting him to keep him fresh for the season. Adams jokingly mentioned his retirement plans to Matthew Stafford, but now takes his pursuit of a championship seriously, stating he is grateful to be a part of the team and will see where it takes him.

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