I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best.

My mother was a huge influence on me. She was a living example of what a Christian should be. Her conviction, her discipline. She would rather see other people happy than herself.

My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision.

Life doesn't stop with football.

I'm not better than anyone else. I'm not supposed to be on a pedestal. I've always stayed away from that.

Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I'm more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle.

To me, he has his own style. He doesnt remind me any more of myself than I did (other tailbacks). I did things to remind people of Tony Dorsett, but it was a different style. Hes a guy who can catch balls like Marshall Faulk or somebody like that.