The Facts: Jones-Drew, a nine-year NFL veteran and a long-time Jaguars standout running back, announced his retirement Thursday on Twitter. “Football has been a central part of my life for the past 24 years,” Jones-Drew wrote. “But, now I’m excited about and looking forward to the next chapter of my life.”
Diehards Line:A second-round pick of Jacksonville in 2006, Jones-Drew burst on the scene as a rookie, scoring 15 touchdowns, which, as Profootballtalk.com notes, endeared him to Jaguars fans and fantasy-football enthusiasts alike as he forged an impressive and productive NFL career. An updated and more detailed version of this story is available now.