Winnipeg Blue Bombers Robert Marve celebrates a touchdown with teammates Bryant Turner Jr., and Michel-Pierre PontbriandThe Canadian Press
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Robert Marve has retired.
Marve made cited health concerns as the reason for his decision. He suffered a season-ending knee injury while filling in for banged-up starter Drew Willy.
"After consulting with my doctors, and contemplating my future, and life after football, I have made the decision to retire from this great game," Marve said in a statement. "I would like to thank the great fans of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and this organization, who have supported me through this process. I'll deeply miss the on field competitiveness, but this is the right decision for me and my long term health."
Marve, 26, started two games this season after Willy suffered a knee injury on Aug. 9 in a 38-8 loss to Hamilton. He was replaced late in a 36-8 loss to Calgary, and the team later said he suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Marve had been troubled by serious knee injuries before joining the Bombers in 2014. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee three times in college.