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Tight End Reggie Kelly Denies Reports That He's Retiring

Contrary to multiple sources stating that he's retired, former Bengals tight end Reggie Kelly hasn't decided to retire. Through his Twitter account on Thursday, Kelly tweeted:

Some of the info u heard concerning me, the Steelers & retiring are not true. I am excited about the future. Thanks 2 all my Who Dey fans.less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply

At last report Reggie Kelly visited the Pittsburgh Steelers at St. Vincent College, where they're holding training camp this year. Kelly reportedly left without signing a contract, around the same time that reports surfaced that Kelly decided to retire.

Second-year tight end Jermaine Gresham praised Kelly for his mentorship and professionalism.

"(Kelly) taught me how to be a professional. Everything about being a pro on and off the field, how to take care of yourself, how to take care of your body. Being a man. He taught me a lot that one year."