Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Robert Windsor announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday night.
After missing the entire 2021 season due to surgery, Windsor is calling it a career after just two seasons in the NFL.
“9 months ago, I had 2 major surgeries-one on my hip and one on my groin. Both were extensive, and the recovery process has been an arduous one. After months and months of rehabbing, I’m still not where I need to be to compete on the football field. I have been playing football for 17 years. Up
until this point, football has been my identity and how I receive my self-worth. With that being said, this has been one of my most challenging years yet. If I’ve learned anything from football, it is that pain ultimately leads to growth. This pain has forced me to look within myself and find out who I am without the game I have loved and played my whole life. I am eternally grateful for everything football has given me, and for those who have helped me grow along…