The Tennessee Titans announced edge rusher Lorenzo Carter informed the team he was going to retire just days before training camp began.

Defensive lineman Lorenzo Carter is retiring from the NFL after signing with the Tennessee Titans in March. Carter, a seven-year NFL veteran, played for the Giants and Falcons before joining the Titans. After signing with the Tennessee Titans in March, defensive lineman Lorenzo Carter is retiring from the NFL.

Former Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter has officially retired from football, as was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The news comes as something of a surprise after Carter signed with the Tennessee Titans just four months ago. It's an early end for Carter, who is just 29 years old.