Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday the
retirement of defensive tackle Eric LeGrand.
The inspirational LeGrand, signed by the Buccaneers on May 2, is a former
Rutgers player who suffered a paralyzing injury in 2010. He played under new
Tampa Bay head coach Greg Schiano.
"Making it to the NFL was my dream. But now I want to see my team as strong as
possible at the start of training camp," LeGrand said in a release. "I'm a Buc
for life."
LeGrand, who will be placed on the Buccaneers reserve/retired list, was
honored with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYs earlier this month.
The 21-year-old LeGrand was paralyzed making a tackle in a game against Army
on October 16, 2010.
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