Renton, Wash. – Wide receiver Ricardo Lockette has retired from the NFL, he announced this afternoon.
Lockette entered the league with Seattle as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2011 and played in two games that season before being released and spending the 2012 season on the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. He was released by San Francisco during training camp on August 22, 2013 and signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad on September 1, until being released on October 21. He signed with Seattle the following day.
Excelling in special teams as a gunner, he helped Seattle allow only 82 punt return yards in 2013, ranking as the sixth-least in NFL history in a 16-game season.
Lockette played in 34 games with one start in his five-year career, recording 22 receptions for 451 yards and four touchdowns. On special teams, he tallied 11 tackles and two forced fumbles.
Former Seahawks wideout Ricardo Lockette announced his retirement from the NFL on May 12, 2016. Take a look back at his best photos in a Seattle uniform.
Speedy wide receiver Ricardo Lockette outran Denver's Aqib Talib down the right side to haul in this 39-yard touchdown strike from Russell Wilson to give the Seahawks a 10-3 lead before halftime.
Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette began making a name for himself on special teams as he leveled St. Louis returner Justin Veltung.
Ricardo Lockette celebrates with teammates after his big hit.
Ricardo Lockette celebrates his touchdown in front of fans in the north end zone.
Seattle's Ricardo Lockette got into the act on the very next play, leaping high to catch a 19-yard pass from Wilson.
Running back Marshawn Lynch talks to young receivers Ricardo Lockette and Paul Richardson on the Seahawks sideline just before kickoff.
Ricardo Lockette celebrates in the end zone after a circus catch at the end of a trick play that resulted in a Seahawks touchdown.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 20: (Photo by Christopher Mast/Seattle Seahawks)
Two weeks after being injured during the Dallas game, Ricardo Lockette made an appearance and acknowledged the 12s before the Seahawks Week 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
