Ever since training camp began before the 2021 season, it almost seemed like a given that Andrew Whitworth would retire when the season concluded. And with Whitworth being able to go out on top with a Super Bowl win in his fifth year with the Los Angeles Rams, the odds of him calling it quits seemingly increased.
During a recent appearance on The Dan Le Batard Show, Whitworth admitted that he’s leaning toward retirement. However, he’ll wait another couple of weeks before making an official decision
On NFL Network, Whitworth revealed that he received some advice from Wayne Gretzky when the hockey legend called him after the Rams won the Super Bowl. Gretzky didn’t necessarily push Whitworth to return, but he did point out that the only thing better than winning one title is winning two.
“I’ll never forget after we won the game, ‘The Great One’ Wayne Gretzky called me, cause I live out here near him in Sherwood (California),” Whitworth said, via NFL.com. “He was like,…