Washington Commanders cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon is retiring from the NFL at 31 years old.

The team announced Tuesday that they placed Witherspoon on the Reserve/Retired List and signed cornerback Fabian Moreau to take his place. Witherspoon practiced Monday and informed the team Tuesday morning that he was retiring, according to ESPN.

Witherspoon signed a one-year, $1.41 million contract with the Commanders in May but will not end up suiting up for them this fall.

Witherspoon played college football at Colorado, where he starred as a defensive back. In 37 games, he recorded 71 tackles, three interceptions, 27 passes defended, one fumble…

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