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Broncos' Lepsis Calling It A Career

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 2, 2008

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos have more work to do in rebuilding their once-touted offensive line after left tackle Matt Lepsis told Coach Mike Shanahan he's retiring.

Lepsis, who turns 34 this month, acknowledged his play slipped in his 11th season after returning from ACL surgery on his right knee. The operation ended his 2006 season shortly after he signed a four-year, $25 million contract extension.

"Mike would call me out for not playing very well, and I had to agree with him," Lepsis told The Denver Post. "... I didn't want to go make all that money and not give the team what I was supposed to."

Lepsis' agent, Ethan Lock, declined to comment Tuesday when reached by The Associated Press. Lepsis' decision leaves more than $9 million on the table.

CHARGERS: After building the Chargers into a consistent playoff contender - if not yet a postseason success - General Manager A.J. Smith received a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2014.

Details weren't announced, but various reports said the extension was worth $11 million.

The Associated Press

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