Travelle Wharton said today that he will announce his retirement tomorrow at Wofford.

Wharton was drafted by the Panthers in 2004 and was a starter until 2012.

Wharton, who spent an inured season in 2012 with the Cincinnati Bengals, returned to the Panthers in 2013 and started 12 games.

This announcement confirms reports from earlier this year that he was considering retirement.