In the category of “News I Had Already Long Assumed” over the weekend, legendary Notre Dame linebacker [autotag]Manti Te’o[/autotag] is done playing football.
Te’o made that known to TMZ at LAX over the weekend.
“I’m playing a different game now”
“I’m trying to empower people. Trying to inspire people. That’s the game that I’m playing now, and I’m trying to be the best at that.”
– Manti Te’o
Te’o became a second-round draft pick of the Chargers the following spring and played in the NFL through the 2020 season, also spending time with the Saints and Bears.
Te’o told TMZ that he hopes his story can be an inspiration for others.
“If my life can be that for people — to show people that, ‘Hey, it may not be sunshine and roses all the time, but if you just keep your head down and keep working and believing in yourself and putting God first, everything will be all right. – Manti Te’o
That’s a message we could all use to hear.
Although I had just assumed this was long the case, all the best in the next stages of life to truly one of the best to ever wear blue and gold.
See some of the best photos from Te’o’s time at Notre Dame below!
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