National Football League

Colts veteran Robert Mathis receives ovation in the locker room after final game

Published Jan. 1, 2017 6:23 p.m. ET

Nick Schwartz

After 14 years as an Indianapolis Colt, linebacker Robert Mathis played his final NFL game Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which the Colts won to finish 8-8 on the season. Mathis forced a fumble in the victory, and handed the football off to his wife in the stands.

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After the game, Mathis got an ovation from his teammates.

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Mathis, a six-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champion, announced that he planned to retire after the game on Friday.

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