Hasselbeck retires after 18 seasons, joins ESPN as analyst

The 40-year-old quarterback said Tuesday he is retiring after 18 seasons in the NFL and will join ESPN as an NFL analyst beginning this fall.

[...] when Luck suffered abdomen and kidney injuries against Denver in Week 9, Hasselbeck led the Colts to three more wins before missing the regular-season finale against Tennessee with injuries.

Hasselbeck became a respected leader in the locker room and was elected co-alternate player rep with the NFL Players Association.

Since 2012, he has served as vice president on the executive committee and became involved in issues surrounding helmet safety and improvement on concussion care for athletes.