Brian Dawkins, one of the few players remaining from the 1996 NFL draft class, has announced his retirement after 16 seasons.Originally a second-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles out of Clemson, Dawkins enjoyed one of the most decorated careers for a safety of his era, earning nine Pro Bowl bids, six All-Pro selections and being named a member of the NFL's All-Decade team for the 2000s.Dawkins