Daniel Fells announces retirement

Veteran free-agent tight end Daniel Fells, who spent his final two years with the New York Giants, announced his retirement Tuesday via Instagram.

This picture of me and my baby girl was taken a little over a year ago at Quest Diagnostic. I wish I was heading into battle with my brothers as Training Camp starts up this week but I also believe that everything happens for a reason. Although playing the game is no longer in the cards for me I'm grateful for the 10 year career that I was blessed to experience. Thank you all for the phone calls, text messages, emails and well wishes that I've gotten over the last few months. I'm working hard to accept my physical limitations and the mental struggles that go along with them. I know that I'm lucky to be alive so I'm determined to make the most of everyday that I have. Looking forward to cheering for my G-men and all of my former teammates on different teams around the nation this year #onceagiantalwaysagiant

A photo posted by Daniel Fells (@danielfells85) on Jul 26, 2016 at 7:45pm PDT

Fells' 2015 season was cut short by a staph infection on his foot that almost cost him the appendage.

Fells entered the NFL in 2006 as a member of the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad and split his 10-year career between the Giants, St. Louis Rams, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots.

He finishes his career with 114 catches for 1,334 yards and 12 touchdowns.

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