The Chargers never had offensive lineman Jeromey Clary on the field during the 2014 season as hip problems wound up keeping him off the field for all 16 games and they won’t get him back in 2015.
Clary announced his retirement on Thursday after nine years with the Chargers. Coach Mike McCoy, General Manager Tom Telesco and quarterback Philip Rivers all praised Clary in a release from the team announcing Clary’s decision.
“Honestly, it has been a long time coming now with the two hip injuries,” Clary said. “San Diego was a great place to play, and I couldn’t have asked for a better organization to play for. All the coaches and all the players I was with, and the friendships I’ve built … I’m honored to have played for an organization like this. It means the world to me. I’ve processed this decision a lot and gone through it a lot, and to be honest with you, I’m really excited about the future. I look forward to getting back to Texas and being around my family.”
Clary joined the team as a sixth-round pick in 2006 and started 93 games at tackle and guard for the team.
