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Jaguars receiver Smith retires after 13 seasons in NFL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jimmy Smith, a five-time Pro Bowl selection who overcame several health problems and drug addiction during his 13 seasons, abruptly retired to "move on to the next phase of my life."

The 37-year-old receiver led Jacksonville with 70 catches for 1,023 yards and six touchdowns last season. He has more receptions than every receiver in the Hall of Fame, and only Marvin Harrison has more catches and yards receiving than Smith since 1996.

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