Veteran wide receiver Lance Moore retired from the NFL on Monday, the Atlanta Falcons announced.Moore had signed with the Falcons on Friday to compete for the No. 5 wide receiver spot. He played 10 seasons, finishing with 389 receptions for 4,816 yards and 44 touchdowns.Moore reflected on his career in a Facebook post, writing that he always prided myself in playing for the right reasons and respecting the game. At this point if I were to continue to play I would no longer be doing that.Ive got a lot of respect for him as a man, Falcons coach Dan Quinn said. I thought it was real admirable, his approach. What a pro to say, If my heart is not in it, I want to make sure Im not taking the opportunity from somebody else. I thought, Man, what a classy guy.I wish him the best. A guy like that you know is going to be very successful past football.Moore, who will turn 33 on Aug. 31, had a career revival with the Lions in 2015 after signing a one-year deal with Detroit last offseason. He had 29 catches for 337 yards and four touchdowns as the teams No. 3 receiver.The longtime Saints stalwart spent nine seasons in New Orleans and was a key receiver on the franchises Super Bowl-winning team in 2009.Hes one of the best receivers that has played here. The thing that stands out, man, he was consistent, and he would come up big on third down, in the red area. Had a tremendous career, Saints coach Sean Payton said Monday.Moores best statistical seasons were 2008 and 2012. He caught 79 passes for 928 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2008, and hauled in 65 receptions for 1,041 yards and six scores in 12.He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2005.Youre always fond of those guys that start on first base. And Lance -- he started in the dugout. Played over in Europe, then on a practice squad, then worked his way into the starting lineup, was a part of our championship run, Payton said.The game will miss a guy like him. 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Nmd Billig Kaufen Schweiz . Miller finished in two minutes, 6.09 seconds, one day before the first medal race on the Alpine schedule. The 36-year-old American also turned in the top time in Thursdays opening training session. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team that has become accustomed to dealing with injuries through the first five weeks of the season.And the list keeps growing.Defensive end Cameron Heyward was the latest starter affected after he left Sundays 31-13 victory against the New York Jets in the second quarter with a hamstring injury.The Steelers defense didnt miss a beat in the second half despite the loss of the defensive captain.We know Cam is one of the leaders on our defense, defensive end Stephon Tuitt said. The next guy stepped up and stepped up big.Tuitt led the defensive line with Heyward sidelined as Pittsburgh shut out the Jets in the second half. The Steelers limited New York to five first downs and just 100 yards over the final two quarters while harassing quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick with an effective pass rush.They may have to do it again Sunday at Miami (1-4) with Heywards consecutive games-played and started streaks in jeopardy.Since entering the NFL as the Steelers first-round pick in 2011, Heyward has played in 85 consecutive regular-season games, third-longest active among NFL defensive ends. He also started 49 straight, which is fifth-best among defensive ends.Heyward didnt speak with reporters on Monday, but he didnt sound optimistic about his availability following Sundays game. He underwent a MRI and said he felt soreness, but didnt know if there was a `pop in his hamstring.It definitely wasnt precautionary, Heyward said Sunday. If I could be out there I would. Other guys have to step up. Were going to need them all as long as Im out.Rookie Javon Hargrave and veteran Ricardo Mathews shared snaps at defensive end with Heyward out. Hargrave, who also played defensive tackle on Sunday, would like to see Heyward on the field, but hes comfortable with the addditional workload.ddddddddddddIt was pretty good to see my role increase, Hargrave said. If he cant go, well have to step up as a defensive line. Hes our leader, but at the same time, we have guys that can fill that role.The Steelers at least have a little bit of practice subbing for Heyward. He sustained a high ankle sprain during the Steelers third preseason game and missed practice time, but worked his way back in time for the teams regular-season opener at Washington.Heyward led the way again two weeks ago as the Steelers defensive end -- frustrated after a lopsided rout at Philadelphia -- had a career-best three sacks and tipped a pass that led to a timely interception during a blowout win against Kansas City.He goes hard every time, Hargrave said. When you see somebody dominating, you want to be dominant too.Heyward expects Tuitt to fill that role if he cant play.He better be ready, Heyward said. I dont know how long Ill be out, but hes got to step up. Hes telling me hes talking a lot more and we need him to do that. When I come back, we can do that twice as much. Hes only going to grow in this situation.Game notes Steelers LB Ryan Shazier missed the previous two weeks with a knee injury, but said Monday that it feels better and he hopes to return soon. ... Safety Robert Golden, also out the previous two weeks with a hamstring injury, said he couldve played Sunday, but he was held out as a precaution. ... Receiver Sammie Coates wore a large ace bandage, but indicated he wont miss practice after sustaining a cut on his left hand that required stiches Sunday.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '
