"Phil feels it's in his best interest to retire from the game," general manager Ryan Grigson said in a statement. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
The Indianapolis Colts placed center Phil Costa on their reserve/retired list, the team announced Monday.
The 26-year-old Costa had just signed a two-year deal with the Colts in March, so his retirement came as a surprise.
“Phil feels it’s in his best interest to retire from the game,” general manager Ryan Grigson said in a statement. “We certainly understand and wish him nothing but the best.”
Previously, Costa played four years with the Cowboys where he started 20 of 26 games over the past four seasons. However, he played only 120 snaps last season due to a back injury that eventually landed him on injured reserve.
The Colts also announced that restricted free agent cornerback Josh Gordy signed his qualifying offer.
Gordy appeared in 12 games in 2013 and registered nine tackles (eight solo), three passes defensed, one interception and four special teams stops. He competed in both postseason games and totaled eight tackles (seven solo) and one pass defensed.
For his career, Gordy has tallied 77 tackles (56 solo), eight passes defensed, four interceptions, one sack, one fumble recovery and nine special teams tackles in 43 games played (10 starts). In three postseason games, he has notched eight tackles, one pass defensed and one special teams stop.
