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G Rivera to retire as Packer
Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Guard Marco Rivera, who spent nine seasons in Green Bay, informed the team on Monday that he intends to officially retire as a Packer.
Rivera played for the Packers from 1996-2004 before spending two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He did not play in the NFL last year after being released by the Cowboys a month before training camp due to back problems.
"Marco was the consummate professional," Green Bay general manager Ted Thompson said. "His toughness and approach to the game of football provided a great model for his teammates."
During his tenure in Green Bay, Rivera played in 99 consecutive games, starting at guard for seven straight seasons, and was selected to three Pro Bowls. In the last 40 years, the only Green Bay guard with a longer starting streak is Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer (1958-1966).
"To retire as a Packer in my book is the greatest thing you can say as a football player in the NFL," Rivera said. "It's an honor and privilege to retire and become a member of the Packers alumni with all the great players I played with and those that came before me."
Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Guard Marco Rivera, who spent nine seasons in Green Bay, informed the team on Monday that he intends to officially retire as a Packer.
Rivera played for the Packers from 1996-2004 before spending two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He did not play in the NFL last year after being released by the Cowboys a month before training camp due to back problems.
"Marco was the consummate professional," Green Bay general manager Ted Thompson said. "His toughness and approach to the game of football provided a great model for his teammates."
During his tenure in Green Bay, Rivera played in 99 consecutive games, starting at guard for seven straight seasons, and was selected to three Pro Bowls. In the last 40 years, the only Green Bay guard with a longer starting streak is Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer (1958-1966).
"To retire as a Packer in my book is the greatest thing you can say as a football player in the NFL," Rivera said. "It's an honor and privilege to retire and become a member of the Packers alumni with all the great players I played with and those that came before me."
