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Jeevan Kirkland

Giants free agent Tony Jefferson announces NFL retirement

New York Giants free agent safety-turned-linebacker Tony Jefferson has announced his retirement.

Jefferson was a solid safety for nearly a decade in the NFL, playing for four different teams in his career.

In nine seasons, Jefferson recorded 492 tackles (34 for a loss), 9.5 sacks, 24 passes defensed, and four interceptions. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and played the bulk of his career with them and the Baltimore Ravens.

Jefferson finished his career with the Giants. He was a mentor to the young safety core consisting of Julian Love (now gone), Xavier McKinney, and Dane Belton. His leadership and knowledge will hopefully be demonstrated on the field this season through the play of Big Blue’s young safeties.

Jefferson also logged significant snaps for the Giants and recorded 23 tackles and one pass defensed.

Jefferson will stay with the game of football and become a scout for the Ravens, a franchise he has built a home with.

Baltimore has done a great job historically in the defensive scouting department with players like Terrell Suggs, Ray Lewis, and Ed Reed being former draft picks. Now they will have an NFL veteran in the department to help make things even better.

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