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July 24, 2007

Curtis Martin set to retire

Curtis Martin, the NFL's fourth all-time leading rusher and a former Patriots star, will announce his retirement this week, according to The New York Post. The newspaper said that an announcement will probably happen in Manhattan within the next two days.

The Patriots made Martin their third-round draft choice in 1995 from the University of Pittsburgh. He exceeded 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons with the team, before leaving for the Jets after the 1997-98 season. His most memorable performance with New England came during the 1997 Super Bowl run, when Martin scored three touchdowns while rushing for 166 yards in a 28-3 playoff victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Martin finishes his career third all-time in rushing attempts (3,518), fourth in rushing yards (14,101), seventh in total yards from scrimmage (17,430), and tied for 12th in rushing touchdowns (90).

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