APMatt Stover’s career began in 1991 as a member of the old version of the Cleveland Browns under Bill Belichick. Twenty years later, his career will officially end when he retires a member of the Ravens.
Stover was out of football in 2010. He spent 18 years with the Browns/Ravens before helping out the Colts during their Super Bowl run during 2009. He retires fourth all time in points and field goals; he made one Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl.
The Ravens say they will make an additional announcement about Stover and the team at his press conference Thursday.
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Can he sign a 1 day retirement contract during the lockout? Can a player formally file retirement papers during the lockout? I bet he technically has to wait until the start of the new season to actually retire a Raven.
Matt is a true class act – can’t say he’s a friend of mine, but I know him through charity work & he was an incredibly dedicated pro who always had time to help a good cause, and is a fine example of a “family man.” Another NFLer who has EARNED the right to be called a role model!
Congrats on your career Matt, and I hope it ends in the Ravens’ Ring of Honor…and a bust in Canton!!!
He’s not on any teams roster. Why can’t he retire now?
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Because he’d like to retire from the team that employed him for 19 years!
I hated Harbaugh for letting AutoMATTic walk in favor of the 10 year old, Hauscka. And he’s lucky Cundiff bailed him out and fixed that mistake.
Matt was a true Raven and he’ll be missed. Enjoy retirement #3.
I have nothing but respect for all Browns 1.0 and/or Ravens. It is the same feeling I have for Oilers/Titans, although it’s possible I feel it even more for Browns 1.0/Ravens.
This is not a regional loyalty. My home teams are Carolina and Tampa, both younger than me, and I happened to have been in their cities when they were formed, and mourning for me isn’t really necessary. Appreciated, though.
Above all, I love great football. And em-effs who don’t hold out or lock out because, well, take a look at MY paycheck and try not to laugh.
Stover is truly a class act!
Great to hear he will be in the Baltimore Ring of Honor with Jonathan Ogden, Michael McCrary, Peter Boulware and Johnny Unitas
great kicker and great person, took all the time to sign all the autographs any kid could ask for at training camp.