It was a bittersweet day on Thursday, as longtime Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch announced his retirement from the NFL. The veteran played 16 seasons with the organization shattering multiple franchise records along the way and setting great examples both on and off the field
During a news conference to celebrate his retirement announcement, Koch took the time to recognize the organization that took the chance on a punter in 2006 when he was drafted by the team.
“The Ravens organization is the very best in professional football.” pic.twitter.com/a0YueiaVq6
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 19, 2022
“As I said before, the Ravens organization is the very best in professional football and everything is done in a first-class manner. It’s a reflection of the dedication and professionalism of everyone who works in this organization and especially those who you don’t see on the Sunday broadcast.”
Despite retiring, Koch won’t be going far from the football field. The Ravens announced that the 16-year veteran will become the team’s special teams consultant. Punter Jordan Stout is expected to take over punting duties, and he’ll have one of the best to learn from during his tenure.
