Former Patriots, Eagles CB Ellis Hobbs to retire from NFL

After suffering another neck injury that landed him on injured reserve last week, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ellis Hobbs is likely to retire, according to sources close to the team

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27-years old Hobbs entered the leauge as a 3rd round pick by the Patriots in 2005, in 2007 he set the NFL record for the longest kick return in NFL history with a 108 yard return against the Jets

That's a shame to hear. It is always sad to read that a young man's career will be cut short due to some sort of injury. I was a fan of Hobbs. He wasn't the best corner, but he was a good number 2/nickle guy. He was definitely someone you could rely on, plus he added some extra value on the special teams side of the ball as a decent return man. Hopefully all works out the best for him with whatever he choses to do with his life after football. I wish him only the best.

wow sad too its a shame that people are stopped from what they love to do from injury he would have been one of the few eagles that i would have worn his jersey