DeVante Parker retires from the NFL just two months after signing $1.2m contract with the Philadelphia Eagles

Wide receiver DeVante Parker has retired after nine seasons in the NFL – and just two months after joining a new team.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Parker to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million in March, but Parker told ESPN on Monday that he has other priorities in mind at the moment.

“I want to see my kids and spend quality time with them,” Parker said. “I want to be there for them whenever I can.”

The 31-year-old Parker spent the past two seasons with the New England Patriots after playing seven seasons for the Miami Dolphins, who drafted him 14th overall in 2015.

Parker had 33 catches for 394 yards without a touchdown in 13 games last season.

Parker had 33 catches for 394 yards without a touchdown in 13 games last season

During 119 career games (88 starts) for Miami and New England, Parker had 402 receptions for 5,660 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Parker was expected to be an option at WR3 for the Eagles behind stars AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith.

Philadelphia also signed Parris Campbell and added two wide receivers in the draft.

“Everyone always welcomed me with open arms, and I appreciated them for that,” he said.

“I also appreciate the Dolphins for drafting me and giving me the opportunity. I will always have love for the dolphins and their organization.

“And I want to thank all the teams, including the Patriots and the Eagles. But the Dolphins were the first team and I want to thank them very much.”