File photo of former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars....
File photo of Dallas Cowboys running back Emmit Smith (L) breaking a tackle attempt by Eddie Robinson of the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL game on October 19, 1997. Smith put an end to days-old speculation on February 3, 2005 by officially announcing his retirement at an afternoon press conference. Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher and a three-time Super Bowl champion with Dallas, made the announcement in the Super Bowl Media Center behind a Cowboys helmet. After spending the past two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, the 15-year NFL veteran signed a ceremonial contract with the Cowboys so he could retire as a member of the team where he spent his first 13 seasons. Picture taken October 19, 1997. REUTERS/Adrees A. Latif/FILE RJC/GN