Just a week before the start of training camps in the Canadian Football League, Darian Durant has decided to call it a career.

With a post on his website "I Have Decided to Retire from Football" on Friday morning, Durant announced that he will be moving on from playing to pursue opportunities away from the field.

"To the CFL, my former teammates, coaches, and to all the guys I've battled against over the past 12 years: I just want to say thank you.  Thank you for helping me develop into the man I am today. So many life lessons have been learned throughout this football journey. With that being said, I have decided to retire from football," Durant stated in the post.

Durant had signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in January after a rough 2017 season with the Montreal Alouettes.

The 35-year-old quarterback also became a father during the offseason and he said, "Being able to see my daughter grow up day-by-day has played a big part in this decision."

The Bombers released a statement on Friday morning stating that they weren't informed about Durant's decision.

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Durant spent the first 11 seasons of his CFL career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, winning the Grey Cup in 2007 and 2013 with the team. 

He stated that he will return to Saskatchewan soon and is planning on launching a foundation to help raise funds to give back to the community.

"If you cut me open, I am sure that I would bleed green. Saskatchewan and Regina will always be home. I always strived to be a Rider legend, and I am honoured to be spoken of in the company of George, Ron, Roger & Gene!"

Durant will finish his CFL career with 31,740 passing yards and 167 touchdowns.