Andrew Whitworth officially announced his retirement on Tuesday, leaving the NFL at the age of 40 after 16 seasons. He was a stud on the field and continues to be an exceptional leader off it, which will continue into retirement.
He formed a special bond with many key figures within the Rams’ organization, Sean McVay being among them. Whitworth was one of the first free-agent signings of the McVay tenure, and undoubtedly the most important.
The second part of his career with the Rams has put him in the Hall of Fame conversation, being a Super Bowl champion, two-time All-Pro and Walter Payton Man of the Year winner. And in McVay’s mind, he should be a first-ballot selection five years from now in 2027 when he’s first eligible.
