Andrew Whitworth still taking it one season at a time despite 3-year contract

Andrew Whitworth still taking it one season at a time despite 3-year contract

Cameron DaSilva

In each of the last two offseasons, it’s seemed like retirement was a possibility for Andrew Whitworth. After Super Bowl LIII, he left the door open to walk away from the NFL at the age of 37. When the 2019 season ended, it was the same situation with Whitworth not committing to returning until after he thought it over for a little while.

Ultimately, he decided to come back for another season with the Rams, agreeing to an extension in the first week of free agency. He didn’t just sign a one-year deal, though. It’s a three-year contract that will end when Whitworth is 41 years old.

Of course, with the way NFL contracts are structured, the Rams can release Whitworth without much penalty after the 2020 season. And for Whitworth, he’s still taking it year by year despite being signed through 2022.

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