retiring

J.C. Tretter was on the radar of several center-needy NFL teams this offseason as a potential free agent acquisition. After not finding a team this offseason, the longtime Cleveland Brown has decided to call it a career.

Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, receiver Julian Edelman says that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons.

Veteran defensive end and three-time Pro Bowler Michael Bennett is retiring after 11 NFL seasons.

Antonio Gates is retiring following a 16-year career, all with the Chargers. He was a three-time All-Pro and his 116 touchdowns are the most at the position.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. The 28-year-old Kuechly made the surprising announcement on the team’s website.