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Pro Bowl offensive lineman Andrus Peat announces his retirement from the NFL at 32
Andrus Peat, a three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman best known for his time with the New Orleans Saints, has announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 32. His departure ends an 11-season career in which he developed into a prominent and versatile blocker after entering the league as a highly rated draft pick.
Peat was selected 13th overall by the Saints in the 2015 NFL Draft after playing at Stanford. In a social-media post, he said he had given everything to the sport during his 11 years in the league; his retirement closes the career of a player who earned three Pro Bowl selections.
In short
- Andrus Peat has retired from the NFL at 32.
- He played 11 seasons after joining the Saints in 2015.
- The offensive lineman was selected to three Pro Bowls.
Explained simply
The NFL is the top professional American football league, and offensive linemen protect the quarterback and help create space for players carrying the ball. Their work is central to a team’s attack, though they rarely handle the ball themselves.
Andrus Peat played college football at Stanford before the New Orleans Saints selected him 13th in the 2015 draft. He became a versatile blocker for the team and was chosen for the Pro Bowl three times, an annual showcase featuring selected players from across the league.
His 11 seasons in the NFL give context to the end of a long professional career. His retirement also means the Saints and any future team will no longer have him available as an experienced offensive lineman.
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