Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., who has amassed a $10 million net worth, surprised his teammates Monday morning after announcing that this season will be his last. Smith Sr.'s retirement announcement, which was made three days before the Ravens' preseason opener, came during the team's training camp workout.
Steve Smith Sr., along with his net worth value, is currently under scrutiny after his retirement announcement on Aug. 10. This NFL season will be his 15th season. According to The Baltimore Sun, the 36-year-old American football star was thought to play with the Ravens for one or two seasons after signing with the team last March.
Considered as one of NFL's most productive wide receivers of the 21st century, Steve Smith Sr. is ending his almost 15-year career in American football on a high note. And though he is going out in his own terms, his leaving the sport on the top of his game.
"I feel like it's time," Smith said, ESPN quoted. "All the chips are on the table. Let's see what the dealer gives me. If it's the end, I feel like it's the best place for it to end."
Last season, Steve Smith Sr. was one of the team's most valuable players. Now, with his retirement and $10 million net worth, he will devote his time to his family. On several occasions, the five-time Pro Bowl selection admitted that he was struggling in spending so much time away from his family, who resides in the Charlotte, N.C., area.
In line with Smith Sr.'s retirement announcement, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco revealed that the team's beloved wide receiver didn't get emotional.
"He didn't get real emotional, but you could tell it was something that had been on his mind for a long time," Flacco said. "It was positive and ... we're all happy for him."
Known for his feistiness and competitive nature, Steve Smith Sr., will certainly be a huge loss to the Baltimore Ravens since he is the leader of the group.
Meanwhile, Steve Smith Sr., who has an estimated net worth of $10 million as listed by Celebrity Net Worth, is a devoted husband and father to his wife Angie and their four children. His oldest child, Peyton is a soccer player who is earning recruiting interest from several schools and will start college next year.
Prior to his retirement, Smith Sr. has said that he wants to be able to attend many of his son's games and to be able to spend more time with his other son, Steve Jr., who just turned 1 this year.
So, will his retirement decision affect Steve Smith Sr.'s net worth?
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