Former Pittsburgh Steelers DT Breiden Fehoko retires from NFL at age 29

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive sort out Breiden Fehoko, who gained a nationwide championship with LSU in 2020, introduced his retirement Friday on the age of 29.

Fehoko, who started his NFL profession in 2020 as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers, made the announcement on Instagram.

Los Angeles Chargers defensive sort out Breiden Fehoko (96) reacts after the sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on January 1, 2023. (Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports activities)

“Generally in life you simply get a way of success and for me it’s now. I am 29 years outdated and I could not be happier with the journey to the place this recreation has taken me,” his publish learn.

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“To my household, you by no means let me cease and, most significantly, by no means let me cease believing in myself. I’m grateful to each coach, teammate, coach, opponent, agent, and many others., since you made me a greater model of myself each time I stepped on that soccer area.”

Fehoko performed two seasons at Texas Tech earlier than becoming a member of former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron within the SEC, culminating in a nationwide championship with the Tigers in 2020. He completed his collegiate profession with 71 tackles and 4 sacks in 48 video games.

Breiden Fehoko (96) of the Los Angeles Chargers tackles Derrick Henry (22) of the Tennessee Titans within the third quarter of the sport at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on December 18, 2022. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Photos)

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Fehoko, a journeyman, signed with the Chargers in 2020 after going undrafted that 12 months. He made his NFL debut that season in a Week 12 recreation in opposition to the Buffalo Payments.

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Fehoko performed in 19 video games for the Chargers and recorded 36 tackles over three seasons.

He signed with the Steelers in 2023 however by no means performed in video games. He signed with the workforce in August however was later launched earlier than the beginning of the season.

Breiden Fehoko (96) of the Pittsburgh Steelers traces up in the course of the second half of a preseason recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 24, 2023. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Photos)

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“I’m not a fan of lengthy novels, however I’m glad to say that I’m quitting this nice sport of soccer,” Fehoko stated within the message. “I am so blessed to have a head begin in life and I am wanting ahead to my subsequent chapter with my household. I will miss the workforce dinners, bus rides, coaching camps and the whole lot in between. I will not miss the conditioning.”

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