Brian Dawkins Retires
Safety Brian Dawkins announced his retirement from the NFL after 16 seasons with the Eagles (1996-2008) and Broncos (2009-11).

Dawkins enters the field during player introductions.

Dawkins celebrates a big play.

Dawkins is introduced prior to a game.

Dawkins makes a tackle in Denver's 2010 opener at Jacksonville.

Dawkins makes a tackle in Denver's win over Seattle.

Dawkins makes the stop during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings.

Dawkins wraps up Colts WR Austin Collie.

Dawkins tackles Bengals WR A.J. Green.

Dawkins celebrates the Broncos 2011 win over Cincinnati.

Dawkins flies in to break up a pass against the Cowboys.

Dawkins wearing the Broncos' throwback jerseys during the 2009 season.

Dawkins in his return to Philadelphia to play the Eagles.

Dawkins participating in the 2010 Pro Bowl.

Dawkins signing autographs during the Broncos' 2010 Training Camp.

Dawkins flies at Raiders QB Jason Campbell.

Dawkins sacks Philip Rivers

Dawkins celebrates during the Broncos' game against San Diego during the 2011 season.

Dawkins tries to bat down a pass from Raiders QB Jason Campbell.

Dawkins fires up the team before its game vs. Cincinnati.

Dawkins signals fourth down during Denver's game vs. Detroit in 2011.

Dawkins forces a fumble as he sacks Vikings QB Christian Ponder.

Dawkins celebrates a big play against the Raiders.

Safety Brian Dawkins announced his retirement from the NFL after 16 seasons with the Eagles (1996-2008) and Broncos.

Dawkins sacks Matt Moore during Denver's win at Miami in 2011.

Dawkins was selected to his ninth Pro Bowl in 2011.

Dawkins signs autographs following Denver's Training Camp practice in 2011.