Rams Kicker Jeff Wilkins Announces Retirement

St. Louis Rams kicker Jeff Wilkins announced his retirement on Friday.

"Throughout my 11 years with the Rams, everybody in the organization has been fantastic from top to bottom," said Wilkins, "but my retirement is the best for me, my family and the Rams. Over the years, the Rams have become my family. I have been truly blessed to play this game for 14 years, and I have met some great players along the way that have not only been my teammates, but who have also become great friends. I wish the Rams the best this season and seasons to come."

Wilkins spent 14 years in the NFL, the last 11 in St. Louis.

The Rams are reportedly interested in Seattle Seahawks kicker Josh Brown, who has single-footedly defeated the Rams on several occasions in the last few years. Adding Brown, who is looking to become the highest paid kicker in the NFL, would weaken a division rival that has won four straight division titles and has beaten the Rams six straight times.