Ogden to retire Thursday

By Neal Coolong  |   Thursday, June 12, 2008  |  Comments( 6 )

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After 12 seasons in the NFL, Ravens LT Jonathan Ogden -- the first player drafted after the franchise moved from Cleveland to Baltimore -- will retire at a press conference Thursday morning.

Ogden battled a toe injury all of last season, and he only started 10 games, his lowest ever as a pro. He was the fourth overall selection of the 1996 draft and became the keystone for a successful Ravens franchise for his entire career.

Commentary: Ogden likely will become the first Raven inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and he's considered one of the best offensive linemen to ever play the game.

Fantasy Impact: A healthy Ogden cannot be replaced, but he was hurt from the start of last season through the end. He will likely be replaced by Jared Gaither, who played well despite a rash of injuries on the roster last season.
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Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one ...
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