Andrus Peat Retires from NFL at Age 32 on July 31

Veteran offensive lineman Andrus Peat announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, July 31, concluding an 11-year career. The 32-year-old, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, made the announcement in a social media post.

Peat wrote that he was walking away from football but not from the lessons it taught him, expressing gratitude to his coaches, teammates, and fellow offensive linemen. He added that he was looking forward to the next chapter with his wife and sons.

Drafted 13th overall by the New Orleans Saints in 2015 out of Stanford, Peat spent the first nine seasons of his career with the franchise. He became a mainstay at left guard, earning Pro Bowl honors in three consecutive seasons from 2018 through 2020. During that period, he was a key part of an offensive line that helped the Saints win four consecutive NFC South division titles from 2017 to 2020.

His tenure, however, was frequently interrupted by injuries, including a broken arm in 2019 and a torn pectoral muscle in 2021. He never played a full 17-game season but compiled 106 starts in 132 career appearances with the Saints.

Peat left New Orleans following the 2023 season. He played the 2024 campaign with the Las...