La'Roi Glover Going to Retire

After 13 seasons in the NFL that played for four teams, the defensive tackle La'Roi Glover announced his retirement from the slatted.

Exceeded 80 catches.

Selected in the fifth round of the 1996 Draft by the Oakland Raiders, Glover played only one year with the team of black and silver to reach New Orleans, where he had his most productive seasons in 2000 when he was leading the league in catches with 17 , a rare feat for a defensive tackle.

In 2002, he began his career with four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys not missed a single game. In all these campaigns, was selected to the Pro Bowl, which joined the nominations in 2000 and 2001 when he played for the Saints.

Finally, he played his last three campaigns (2006 to 2008) with the Saints Rams, who chose not to sign it, after a performance of 30 tackles and one-half catches.

In his 13 campaigns, played 193 games (167 as an owner), accumulating 83.5 catch loose balls and eight caused.

Glover, who meet 35 years next July 4, he managed 50 catches in his five seasons with New Orleans, totaling 35.5 between 1998 and 2000. Only two players in this period exceeded: Kevin Carrer (39.5) and Warren Sapp (36).

In 1999, established the Foundation La'Roi Glover granting scholarships to students in the area of San Diego, California, and assistance to charity for children. In 2007, he was given the Award to the Walter Payton Man of the Year of the Rams for his exemplary behavior and off the pitch.

Glover is the second veteran who retires in the uniform of the Rams after the quarterback Trent Green announced his farewell to the 38 years of age.