“With much prayer and thought, I chose to officially retire from the NFL as I strive to devote the rest of my life to furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Willis, 26, wrote in an Instagram post. “I thank all my family, friends and those who have supported me on this journey so far and I look forward to your continued support in the next phase of my life. “I am both humbled and excited to pursue the sacred call that God has for my life, which brings me great joy and purpose. Thank you all for your support all these years …” Willis, a fourth-round pick in 2019, became the team’s initial strong midfield safety midfielder. He completes his career with 219 tackles and four interceptions while starting 33 of the 39 games he has played. “We are grateful and grateful for Khari’s contribution to the Colts both on and off the pitch over the last three seasons,” coach Frank Reich said in a statement. “Khari’s character, leadership and professionalism will be lacking in our locker rooms, as will his game on Sundays. I admire and respect his decision to move on to the next stage of his life and ministry and my prayers will always be with him. of.” The Colts had already faced the safety position in some off-season. They signed with veteran Rodney McLeod in the free agent and selected Nick Cross of Maryland with the 96th overall selection in this year’s draft. McLeod probably has the inner track to start from Willis’s position, with Cross as the projected long-term starter there.
