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Tiki Barber, the New York Giants' all-time leading rusher, is leaning towards retirement at the end of the season to pursue broadcasting opportunities, according to a report.
"He's seriously leaning toward it (retirement)," Barber's agent Mark Lepselter told the New York Times. "I think he feels he's perfected his craft in a way, and is ready for something else."
The 31-year-old Barber is in his 10th season with the Giants. He was named to the Pro Bowl each of the last two years and leads the NFL with 533 rushing yards this season.
Last Sunday, Barber rushed for a season-high 186 yards in a 27-14 win at Atlanta.
Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi, who has announced that he would retire after the season, did not want to comment on Barber's reported retirement plans until he hears them from Barber, who is signed through the 2008 season.
Lepselter said the major networks have expressed interest in Barber's broadcasting talents. Barber already spends Tuesday mornings as a co-host of "Fox and Friends," a general news program on Fox News.
If he retires at the end of the season, Barber would give up
8.3 million in salary over the next two years.
In 2005, Barber rushed for a career-high 1,860 yards and caught 54 passes for 530 yards. The combined 2,390 yards was the second-highest single-season total in league history. His 8,870 yards from scrimmage since 2002 is the most in the NFL.
Barber has rushed for 9,320 yards and is second in franchise history with 550 receptions for 4,898 yards. Amani Toomer is the club leader with 555 receptions.
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Source: Sporting Life |
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