Ronald Darby Retires After 10 NFL Seasons

Veteran cornerback Ronald Darby has retired from the NFL after 10 seasons, informing the Houston Texans just months after signing a one-year contract with them. Darby, 31, entered the league as a second-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2015 and played for six teams, including the Super Bowl LII-winning Philadelphia Eagles. He started 107 of 118 NFL games, recording 447 tackles, 106 passes defensed, and eight interceptions. In 2023, Darby played 13 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars, posting 46 tackles and nine pass deflections, before being released. He was also a national champion at Florida State prior to his pro career. His retirement reportedly surprised the Texans, who remain deep at cornerback.