5 superstars who could be entering their final season in the NFL

Three players who could be getting ready for their final season in the NFL

#3 - Richie Incognito

Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp

The four-time Pro Bowler is close to entering his final season in the NFL, and it could come as soon as the 2022 season. Ever since signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, then in Oakland, he has faced numerous health issues, and it seems that this could be his final tilt this time round. In 2020, he underwent a foot surgery that ruled him out for the season. After a calf strain last year, he was placed on injured reserve. He seems primed to see out this year with them and retire.

#4 - Mark Ingram

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New Orleans Saints

Mark Ingram is entering the final year of his contract with the New Orleans Saints, and it could very well be his final season in the NFL. As a running back, he is already playing a position that has one of the shortest shelf lives in the NFL. He averaged only 3.8 yards per carry last season with the New Orleans Saints, down from his career average of 4.5 yards per carry. He was a prime candidate for the chopping block this year, too, and he might want to retire next season as a Saint when his contract is up.

#5 - Matthew Slater

New England Patriots v Los Angeles Chargers

When we talk of NFL superstars, we rarely think of special teams, limiting ourselves to offense and defense. But when we talk about a ten-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl winner, and perhaps the greatest gunner the NFL has ever seen, it is just to consider Matthew Slater as a bonafide superstar.

Matthew Slater is expecting his fourth child this year and was reportedly considering retirement before he committed to another year with the New England Patriots. But entering 2022, it could very well be his final season in the NFL as he looks to spend more time with his family.

All the players mentioned above could very well be back after the 2022 season, but given their career trajectories, their successesses, and their family commitments, they are most likely to decide to hang up their cleats. If that were to happen, we are sure we will miss their presence, and we should get down to enjoying them while they are still there.