"First, I just want to say thank you to everybody.
"I gave everything I had in this, and I don't have no regrets. That's one thing I tell the young boys – don't have any regrets.
"Fifteen years ago, I walked into this city as a young man with dreams, big dreams, a little bit of nervousness and a whole lot of fire in my heart. I had no idea back then what this journey would bring. I didn't know how many times I would be tested. I didn't know how much I would grow. I surely didn't know how deeply I would fall in love with these fans and the team in this city.
"Today as I sit here, I just want to thank God, because I know He was the main reason. That was the biggest thing. I love my growth, my relationship with Him, and so much that I've shared with my teammates reflecting on my career that has meant everything to me. I am overwhelmed with gratitude.
"My entire life has been forever changed because of the magical place.
"To Mr. (Jeffrey) Lurie, Howie Roseman, Dom (DiSandro), and everyone in the Eagles organization, I want to thank you all. Thank you for believing in me, for sticking with me, for allowing me to call this place home for 15 years. The loyalty, trust, and opportunities you gave me are things I would never take for granted. You gave me a chance to become the player I always dreamed of being.
"But more than that, you helped shape me into the man I am today. Coach (Andy) Reid, I couldn't forget about you. You were the first to bring me here, the first to look me in my eye and tell me that I belonged. That moment changed everything for me. I will always be grateful for that.
"To every coach I've had, from little league to high school, to college and the NFL, I want to thank you. Thank you for challenging me, for believing in me, and pushing me to become better. Each of you played a role in my journey and I am stronger because of you.
"To the staff at NovaCare, great job Howie, great job Mr. Lurie, great job Dom on just getting the right people in here. You guys are the heartbeat of the team. Every day, every early morning, every late-night session or treatment or weight room staff. Everybody knows I love to eat, so they always had great food for me. They always had encouraging words for me just as much as I had for them and you all kept me going when the grind felt too heavy. I owe my longevity to you. A special thank you to Ms. Kathy (Mair). Your kindness, warmth, and unwavering support for every player who walks through those doors – you are truly one of a kind. Carly (Pennachia), you know I can't forget about you. You made sure I always showed up to where I needed to be, handled things with class, and represented the team the right way. I want to thank you both for everything.
"To my teammates, my brothers, you all are my brothers because I only had sisters and I got three of them. I was the oldest, so sports period was one thing where I got some real brothers. We all went to war together. We fought and we fought hard. We celebrated the highs and endured the lows. And through it all, we built something that can never be taken away – two championships – two of them. We made history together. And while the trophies and rings are incredible, what I'll cherish most are the moments, locker room laughs. I mean Fletch (Cox), Lane (Johnson), and JHurts, all of the boys already know how I feel about them.
"The on-field battles we went through, me and Lane and even me and Fletch, it was a chemistry like no other. I'm going to always remember that because that's what helped me in those moments where they called me a bust. I can appreciate you all and the conversations. JP (Jason Peters), Trent Cole, those guys that helped me during the rough moments. They're lifelong moments that I will cherish forever. My best friend Danny, Joel (Segal), my agent, you've been honest with me from day one no matter the situation. That's not easy in this business, but it's something I've always respect about you both. You kept it real when I needed to hear the truth and you fought for me when I needed it most. I couldn't have asked for better people in my corner. Thank you for your loyalty, guidance, and always having my back.