Changes: List of retired professional football players

Revision as of 00:58, 11 April 2016

This is a list of individuals who formerly played professional American football in the NFL, AFL, AAFC and other major leagues. See also one of the other lists of American football players for more names.

2016

Date	Name	Team(s) played (years)	Age	Notes	Ref.
January 3	Charles Woodson (Cornerback/Free Safety)	Oakland Raiders (1998–2005, 2013-2015) Green Bay Packers (2006-2012)	39		^[1]
January 15	Reggie Wayne (Wide Receiver)	Indianapolis Colts (2001–2014) New England Patriots (2015)	37	Played for NE during pre-season	^[2]
February 1	Justin Tuck (Defensive End)	New York Giants (2005–2014) Oakland Raiders (2014-2015)	32		^[3]
February 7	Marshawn Lynch (Running Back)	Buffalo Bills (2007–2010) Seattle Seahawks (2010-2015)	29		^[4]
February 10	Jon Beason (Middle Linebacker)	Carolina Panthers (2007–2013) New York Giants (2013-2015)	31	Torn pectoral sidelined him for all of the 2015 NFL season.	^[5]
February 16	Rashean Mathis (Cornerback)	Jacksonville Jaguars (2003–2012) Detroit Lions (2013-2015)	35		^[6]
February 16	Jerod Mayo (Linebacker)	New England Patriots (2008-2015)	29		^[7]
February 18	Jared Allen (Defensive End)	Kansas City Chiefs (2004–2007) Minnesota Vikings (2008–2013) Chicago Bears (2014–2015) Carolina Panthers (2015)	33		^[8]
February 19	Heath Miller (Tight End)	Pittsburgh Steelers (2005-2015)	33		^[9]
March 7	Peyton Manning (Quarterback)	Indianapolis Colts (1998–2011) Denver Broncos (2012-2015)	39		^[10]^[11]
March 7	Logan Mankins (Guard)	New England Patriots (2005–2013) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-2015)	33		^[12]
March 8	Calvin Johnson (Wide Receiver)	Detroit Lions (2007-2015)	30		^[13]
March 9	Matt Hasselbeck (Quarterback)	Green Bay Packers (1998–2000) Seattle Seahawks (2001–2010) Tennessee Titans (2011–2012) Indianapolis Colts (2013-2015)	40	Will join ESPN as an analyst.	^[14]
March 18	Tray Walker (Cornerback)	Baltimore Ravens (2015)	23	Died in a dirt bike accident which took place on March 17	^[15]
March 28	Husain Abdullah (Free Safety)	Minnesota Vikings (2008–2011) Kansas City Chiefs (2013-2015)	30	Retired due to concerns of concussions	^[16]
April 5	Tyler Polumbus (Offensive tackle)	Denver Broncos (2008-2010, 2015) Detroit Lions (2010) Seattle Seahawks (2010–2011) Washington Redskins (2011–2014) Atlanta Falcons (2015)	30		^[17]
April 6	A.J. Tarpley (Linebacker)	Buffalo Bills (2015)	23	Retired due to concussions	^[18]
April 8	D'Brickashaw Ferguson (Offensive Tackle)	New York Jets (2006-2015)	32		^[19]
April 9	Will Smith (Defensive End)	New Orleans Saints (2004–2013) New England Patriots (2014)	34	Was killed in a vehicular incident	^[20]

2015

Date	Name	Team(s) played (years)	Age	Notes	Ref.
December 29	Kyle Orton (Quarterback)	Chicago Bears (2005-2008) Denver Broncos (2009-2011) Kansas City Chiefs (2011) Dallas Cowboys (2012-2013) Buffalo Bills (2014)	32		^[21]
January 15	Greg Jones (Fullback)	Jacksonville Jaguars (2004–2012, 2015) Houston Texans (2013) New Orleans Saints (2014)	33	Signed a 1-day contract with JAX to retire	^[22]
February 2	Nick Hardwick (Center)	San Diego Chargers (2004–2014)	33		^[23]
February 9	Lofa Tatupu (Linebacker)	Seattle Seahawks (2005–2010) Atlanta Falcons (2012)	32	Hired as an assistant linebacker coach for SEA	^[24]
February 12	Terrell Thomas (Cornerback)	New York Giants (2008–2013) Seattle Seahawks (2014)	33		^[25]
February 18	Ryan Clark (Free Safety)	New York Giants (2002–2003) Washington Redskins (2004–2005, 2014) Pittsburgh Steelers (2006–2013)	35		^[26]
February 24	Jarret Johnson (Linebacker)	Baltimore Ravens (2003–2011) San Diego Chargers (2012–2014)	33		^[25]
February 26	Michael Roos (Offensive tackle)	Tennessee Titans (2005–2014)	32		^[23]
March 5	Maurice Jones-Drew (Running back)	Jacksonville Jaguars (2006–2013) Oakland Raiders (2014)	29	Signed a 1-day contract with JAX on April 28	^[27]
March 10	Jake Locker (Quarterback)	Tennessee Titans (2011–2014)	26		^[28]
March 10	Patrick Willis (Linebacker)	San Francisco 49ers (2007–2014)	30		^[29]
March 11	Jason Worilds (Outside Linebacker)	Pittsburgh Steelers (2010–2014)	27		^[30]
March 11	Cortland Finnegan (Cornerback)	Tennessee Titans (2006–2011) St. Louis Rams (2012-2013) Miami Dolphins (2014)	31	Made a comeback later in the season with CAR.	^[31]
March 16	Chris Borland (Linebacker)	San Francisco 49ers (2014)	24	Retired due to using his head.	^[32]
April 2	Stephen Schilling (Center)	San Diego Chargers (2011-2013) Seattle Seahawks (2014)	26		^[33]
April 4	Bradie Ewing (Fullback)	Atlanta Falcons (2012-2013) Jacksonville Jaguars (2014)	25	Retired due to injuries	^[34]
April 9	Troy Polamalu (Strong Safety)	Pittsburgh Steelers (2003-2014)	33		^[35]
April 13	Aaron Morgan (Outside Linebacker)	Jacksonville Jaguars (2010-2012) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012) Indianapolis Colts (2014)	26	Colts placed him on reserved-retired list.	^[36]
April 13	Wade Smith (Offensive Lineman)	Miami Dolphins (2003-2005) New York Jets (2006-2007) Kansas City Chiefs (2008-2009) Houston Texans (2010-2013) Seattle Seahawks (2014) Philadelphia Eagles (2014)	33		^[37]
April 14	Ike Taylor (Cornerback)	Pittsburgh Steelers (2003-2014)	34		^[38]
April 15	Daryn Colledge (Guard)	Green Bay Packers (2006-2010) Arizona Cardinals (2011-2013) Miami Dolphins (2014)	33		^[39]
April 20	Adrian Wilson (Strong Safety)	Arizona Cardinals (2001-2012, 2015) New England Patriots (2013) Chicago Bears (2014)	35	Signed a 1-day contract with ARI	^[40]
May 5	John Carlson (Tight End)	Seattle Seahawks (2008-2011) Minnesota Vikings (2012-2013) Arizona Cardinals (2014)	30		^[41]
May 7	Ed Reed (Safety)	Baltimore Ravens (2002-2012) Houston Texans (2013) New York Jets (2013)	36		^[42]
May 7	Kamerion Wimbley (Outside Linebacker)	Cleveland Browns (2006-2009) Oakland Raiders (2010-2011) Tennessee Titans (2012-2014)	31		^[43]
May 8	Corey Hilliard (Offensive Tackle)	New England Patriots (2007) Indianapolis Colts (2007-2008) Cleveland Browns (2009) Detroit Lions (2009-2014) New York Jets (2015)	30		^[44]
May 8	Josh Brent (Defensive Tackle)	Dallas Cowboys (2010-2015)	27	Previously retired on July 18, 2013	^[45]
May 18	Justin Smith (Defensive Tackle)	Cincinnati Bengals (2001-2007) San Francisco 49ers (2009-2014)	35		^[46]
June 5	Justin Blalock (Guard)	Atlanta Falcons (2007-2014)	31		^[47]
June 15	Anthony Davis (Offensive Tackle)	San Francisco 49ers (2010-2014)	25		^[48]
July 14	Danieal Manning (Strong Safety/Return Specialist)	Chicago Bears (2006-2010) Houston Texans (2011-2013, 2014) Cincinnati Bengals (2014)	32		^[49]
July 16	Dan Connolly (Guard/Center)	Jacksonville Jaguars (2005-2006) New England Patriots (2007-2015)	32		^[50]
July 24	C.J. Wilson (Cornerback)	Chicago Bears (2013) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-2015)	25	Retired due to firework accidents.	^[50]
July 27	Jonathan Martin (Offensive Tackle)	Miami Dolphins (2012-2013) San Francisco 49ers (2014) Carolina Panthers (2015)	25	Retired due to a back injury	^[51]
July 29	Chad Hamilton (Guard/Center)	Chicago Bears (2015)	23	Undrafted in 2015. Signed during training camp.	^[52]
July 30	Keith Rivers (Linebacker)	Cincinnati Bengals (2008-2011) New York Giants (2012-2013) Buffalo Bills (2014) Dallas Cowboys (2015)	29		^[53]
August 4	Chris Houston (Cornerback)	Atlanta Falcons (2007-2009) Detroit Lions (2010-2013) Carolina Panthers (2015)	30		^[54]
August 24	Rob Sims (Guard)	Seattle Seahawks (2006-2009) Detroit Lions (2010-2014)	31	Retired due to leg injuries.	^[55]
August 25	Chris Myers (Center)	Denver Broncos (2005-2007) Houston Texans (2008-2014)	33	Joined SportsRadio 610 before he retired.	^[56]
August 26	Osi Umenyiora (Defensive End/Linebacker)	New York Giants (2003-2012, 2015) Atlanta Falcons (2013-2014)	33	Signed a 1-day contract with NYG.	^[57]
September 2	Lance Briggs (Linebacker)	Chicago Bears (2003-2014)	34	Joined CSN to cover the Bears	^[58]
September 4	Ken-Yon Rambo (Wide Receiver)	Oakland Raiders (2001) Dallas Cowboys (2001-2003) New York Jets (2003-2004)	36	Played in Canada from 2005-2012; signed a 1-day contract with Calgary Stampeders.	^[59]
October 19	Jermichael Finley (Tight End)	Green Bay Packers (2008-2013)	28	Retired after sustaining a spinal injury in 2013	^[60]
October 22	Brandon Lloyd (Wide Receiver)	San Francisco 49ers (2003-2006, 2014) Washington Redskins (2007-2008) Denver Broncos (2009-2011) St. Louis Rams (2011) New England Patriots (2012)	34		^[61]
December 6	Jonathan Vilma (Linebacker)	New York Jets (2004-2007) New Orleans Saints (2008-2013)	33		^[62]
December 13	Adam Carriker (Defensive End)	St. Louis Rams (2007-2009) Washington Redskins (2010-2014)	31	Retired due to the leg injuries he sustained	^[63]

2014

2013

Date	Name	Team(s) played (years)	Age	Notes
December 31	Ryan Lilja (Center/Guard)	Kansas City Chiefs (2004, 2010-2012) Indianapolis Colts (2004-2009)
February 3	Ray Lewis (Middle Linebacker)	Baltimore Ravens (1996-2012)	36
February 6	Donald Driver (Wide receiver)	Green Bay Packers (1999-2012)	37
February 22	Matt Birk (Center)	Minnesota Vikings (1998-2008) Baltimore Ravens (2009-2012)	36
February 27	Chris Kelsay (Defensive End)	Buffalo Bills (2003-2012)	37
March 5	Shawne Merriman (Linebacker)	San Diego Chargers (2005-2010) Buffalo Bills (2010-2012)	28
March 7	Jeff Saturday (Center)	Baltimore Ravens (1998) Indianapolis Colts (1999-2011, 2013) Green Bay Packers (2012)	37	Signed a 1-day contract with Colts to retire; Was hired for IND's marketing and community relations department
March 11	Chris Gamble (Cornerback)	Carolina Panthers (2004-2012)	30
March 12	Steve Hutchinson (Guard)	Seattle Seahawks (2001-2005) Minnesota Vikings (2006-2011) Tennessee Titans (2012)	35	Had right knee surgery prior to retiring
March 14	Jeff Backus (Offensive tackle)	Detroit Lions (2001-2012)	34
March 25	Todd McClure (Center)	Atlanta Falcons (1999-2012)	36
April 4	Jason Hanson (Placekicker)	Detroit Lions (1992-2012)	42	Oldest active NFL player prior to retirement
April 22	Scott Fujita (Linebacker)	Kansas City Chiefs (2002-2004) Dallas Cowboys (2005) New Orleans Saints (2006-2009, 2013) Cleveland Browns (2010-2012)	33	Signed a 1-day contract with Saints to retire
May 1	Al Harris (Cornerback)	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1997) Philadelphia Eagles (1998-2002) Green Bay Packers (2003-2010) Miami Dolphins (2010) St. Louis Rams (2011)	33	Signed a 1-day contract with Packers to retire
May 2	Nate Kaeding (Placekicker)	San Diego Chargers (2004-2012) Miami Dolphins (2012) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013)	42	Retired due to injuries
May 7	John Kasay (Placekicker)	Seattle Seahawks (1991-1994) Carolina Panthers (1995-2010) New Orleans Saints (2011)	42	Signed a 1-day contract with Panthers to retire
May 9	Gerald Sensabaugh (Safety)	Jacksonville Jaguars (2005-2008) Dallas Cowboys (2009-2012)	36	Signed a 1-day contract with Cowboys to retire
May 15	Rolando McClain (Linebacker)	Oakland Raiders (2010-2012) Baltimore Ravens (2013)	23	Was placed on reserved/retired list by Ravens; Was involved in legal troubles
May 22	Brian Urlacher (Linebacker)	Chicago Bears (2000-2012)	34
May 29	Steve Smith (Wide Receiver)	New York Giants (2007-2010) Philadelphia Eagles (2011) St. Louis Rams (2012) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013)	28	Retired due to microfracture knee surgery and a mosaicplasty procedure late in the 2010 season; Not Steve Smith Sr.
May 30	David Garrard (Quarterback)	Jacksonville Jaguars (2002-2010) Miami Dolphins (2012)	42	Retired due to consistent knee swellings; placed on reserve/retired list; made a comeback with Jets in October
July 16	Chris Cooley (Tight End)	Washington Redskins (2004-2012)	31	Was hired as an analyst for Redskins
July 18	Josh Brent (Nose Tackle)	Dallas Cowboys (2010-2012)	34	Retired due to his charges of intoxicated manslaughter; later returned in 2014
July 25	Sedrick Ellis (Defensive Tackle)	New Orleans Saints (2008-2012) Chicago Bears (2013)	28
July 25	Ryan Swope (Wide Receiver)	Arizona Cardinals (2013)	28	Retired due to concussions; was placed on reserve/retired list
August 7	Deon Grant (Safety)	Carolina Panthers (2000-2003) Jacksonville Jaguars (2004-2006) Seattle Seahawks (2007-2009) New York Giants (2010-2011)	34	Signed a 1-day contract with Giants to retire
August 7	Brandon Moore (Guard)	New York Jets (2002, 2003-2012) Dallas Cowboys (2013)	33
August 12	Ryan Longwell (Kicker)	San Francisco 49ers (1997) Green Bay Packers (1997-2005) Minnesota Vikings (2006-2011) Seattle Seahawks (2012)	37	Signed a 1-day contract with Giants to retire
August 15	Brendon Ayanbadejo (Linebacker/Special teamer)	Atlanta Falcons (1999) Chicago Bears (2000, 2005-2007) Baltimore Ravens (2001, 2008-2012) Miami Dolphins (2003-2004)	35	Played in the CFL from 2000-2002
August 31	Antoine Winfield (Cornerback)	Buffalo Bills (1999-2003) Minnesota Vikings (2004-2012) Seattle Seahawks (2013)	36
December 27	Nnamdi Asomugha (Cornerback)	Oakland Raiders (2003-2010) Philadelphia Eagles (2011-2012) San Francisco 49ers (2013)	31	Signed a 1-day contract with Raiders to retire

2010

Date	Name	Team(s) played (years)	Age	Notes
March 4	Chris Samuels (Offensive Tackle)	Washington Redskins (2000-2009)	32	Retired due to spinal stenosis

2007

Date	Name	Team(s) played (years)	Age	Notes
October 25	Corey Simon (Defensive Tackle)	Philadelphia Eagles (2000-2004) Indianapolis Colts (2005-2006) Tennessee Titans (2007)	32	Retired due to polyarthritis

↑ Raiders' Charles Woodson will retire after 2015 season. CBSSports.com (January 16, 2016). Retrieved on January 18, 2016.
↑ Reggie Wayne: 'It was fun, but it's time' to retire. ESPN.com (January 16, 2016). Retrieved on January 18, 2016.
↑ Justin Tuck announces retirement after 11 seasons. NFL.com (February 1, 2016). Retrieved on February 3, 2016.
↑ Marshawn Lynch retires after nine seasons. NFL.com (February 8, 2016). Retrieved on February 9, 2016.
↑ Giants release Beatty, Schwartz; Jon Beason retires. NFL.com (February 10, 2016). Retrieved on February 10, 2016.
↑ Lions CB Rashean Mathis retires from NFL. DetroitFreePress.com (February 16, 2016). Retrieved on February 16, 2016.
↑ LB Jerod Mayo says he's 'retiring a Patriot' in Instagram post. ESPN.com (February 16, 2016). Retrieved on February 17, 2016.
↑ Panthers DE Jared Allen announces his retirement via video. ESPN.com (February 18, 2016). Retrieved on February 18, 2016.
↑ Heath Miller retires after 11-year career. USAToday.com (February 19, 2016). Retrieved on February 19, 2016.
↑ Peyton Manning to retire after 18 NFL seasons, five MVPs, two titles and numerous records. USAToday.com (March 6, 2016). Retrieved on March 6, 2016.
↑ align=rightEmotional Peyton Manning officially retires after 18 seasons. ESPN.com (March 7, 2016). Retrieved on March 7, 2016.
↑ Logan Mankins retires after 11 seasons in NFL. NFL.com (March 7, 2016). Retrieved on March 7, 2016.
↑ Lions announce Calvin Johnson has retired. NFL.com (March 8, 2016). Retrieved on March 8, 2016.
↑ Matt Hasselbeck announces his retirement. NFL.com (March 9, 2016). Retrieved on March 9, 2016.
↑ Ravens mourn loss of 23-year-old cornerback Tray Walker. NFL.com (March 18, 2016). Retrieved on March 18, 2016.
↑ 'Personal health' primary reason for Husain Abdullah to retire. ESPN.com (March 28, 2016). Retrieved on March 28, 2016.
↑ Tyler Polumbus announces his retirement. DenverBroncos.com (April 5, 2016). Retrieved on April 5, 2016.
↑ A.J. Tarpley Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction. BleacherReport.com (April 6, 2016). Retrieved on April 7, 2016.
↑ D'Brickashaw Ferguson Retiring At Age 32. RealGM.com (April 8, 2016). Retrieved on April 9, 2016.
↑ Super Bowl Winner Will Smith Shot, Killed in New Orleans; Suspect Arrested. ABCNews.com (April 9, 2016). Retrieved on April 10, 2016.
↑ Kyle Orton announces retirement. BuffaloBills.com (December 29, 2014).
↑ Greg Jones to retire as a member of the Jaguars. BigCatCountry.com (January 14, 2015).
↑ ^23.0 ^23.1 Chargers' Nick Hardwick to retire. NFL.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. (February 2, 2015). Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "Hardwick" defined multiple times with different content
↑ Kris Richard takes over as Seahawks defensive coordinator, Seattle adds Lofa Tatupu as coach. SeattlePI.com (February 9, 2015).
↑ ^25.0 ^25.1 Former Giant Terrell Thomas announces retirement. NFL.com (February 12, 2015). Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "johnson" defined multiple times with different content
↑ Ryan Clark announces retirement after 13 seasons. NFL.com (February 18, 2015).
↑ Maurice Jones-Drew announces his retirement. NFL.com (March 5, 2015).
↑ Jake Locker announces retirement from NFL. NFL.com (March 10, 2015).
↑ Patrick Willis Explains Decision to Retire from NFL. NFL.com (March 10, 2015).
↑ Jake Locker announces retirement from NFL. Post-Gazette.com (March 11, 2015).
↑ Cortland Finnegan announces he will retire. NFL.com (March 11, 2015).
↑ San Francisco 49ers' Chris Borland retiring from NFL. Post-NFL.com (March 16, 2015).
↑ Seahawk center Steve Schilling retires, and a few other notes. Post-NFL.com (April 2, 2015).
↑ Fullback Bradie Ewing announces retirement. Post-NBCsports.com (April 4, 2015).
↑ Polamalu retires from football. HearldStandard.com (April 9, 2015).
↑ Colts list LB Aaron Morgan, 26, as retired after season lost to injury. FOXSports.com (April 13, 2015).
↑ Veteran offensive lineman Wade Smith retires after 11 seasons. ESPN.com (April 13, 2015).
↑ Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor retires following 12-year career. SportsIllustrated.com (April 14, 2015).
↑ Daryn Colledge retires from NFL. NFL.com (April 15, 2015).
↑ Adrian Wilson retires from NFL as an Arizona Cardinal. AZCentral.com (April 20, 2015).
↑ Cardinals tight end John Carlson retires at age 30. NFL.com (May 5, 2015).
↑ Ex-Ravens safety Ed Reed announces retirement. NFL.com (May 6, 2015).
↑ Tennessee Titans LB Kamerion Wimbley retires. NFL.com (May 7, 2015).
↑ Jets waive N.J. native Chris Pantale and Chris Young, announce Corey Hilliard's retirement. NJ.com (May 8, 2015).
↑ After Playing 3 Games Last Year, DT Josh Brent Decides To Retire Again. DallasCowboys.com (May 8, 2015).
↑ Niners defensive tackle Justin Smith retires. NFL.com (May 18, 2015).
↑ Justin Blalock retiring from NFL. NBCSports.com (June 5, 2015).
↑ Anthony Davis of San Francisco 49ers retires. NFL.com (June 5, 2015).
↑ S Danieal Manning announces retirement. HoustonTexans.com (July 14, 2015).
↑ ^50.0 ^50.1 Patriots captain Dan Connolly 'at ease' with retirement. ESPN.com (July 16, 2015). Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "connolly" defined multiple times with different content
↑ Jonathan Martin to retire. NBCSports.com (July 27, 2015).
↑ Bears rookie Chad Hamilton retires from football. Chicago.SunTimes.com (July 31, 2015).
↑ Veteran LB Keith Rivers retiring from NFL. NFL.com (July 30, 2015).
↑ Panthers CB Chris Houston decides to retire. NFL.com (August 4, 2015).
↑ Longevity is Rob Sims' most gratifying feat. DetroitLions.com (August 25, 2015).
↑ Chris Myers Announces Retirement On SportsRadio 610. CBSLocal.com (August 25, 2015).
↑ Osi Umenyiora retires after signing 1-day deal with Giants. ESPN.com (August 26, 2015).
↑ Lance Briggs retires (probably) to join CSN Chicago's Bears coverage. Yahoo.com (September 2, 2015).
↑ Veteran WR Rambo retires as a Stampeder. TSN.com (September 4, 2015).
↑ Jermichael Finley retires from NFL; hadn't played since 2013 injury. ESPN.com (October 19, 2015).
↑ Brandon Lloyd retires from NFL after 11 seasons for six teams. ESPN.com (October 22, 2015).
↑ Jonathan Vilma announces retirement, honored by Saints. ESPN.com (December 6, 2015).
↑ Former Husker Adam Carriker announces retirement. Omaha.com (December 13, 2015).

[woodson-1] Raiders' Charles Woodson will retire after 2015 season. CBSSports.com (January 16, 2016). Retrieved on January 18, 2016.

[reggie-2] Reggie Wayne: 'It was fun, but it's time' to retire. ESPN.com (January 16, 2016). Retrieved on January 18, 2016.

[tuck-3] Justin Tuck announces retirement after 11 seasons. NFL.com (February 1, 2016). Retrieved on February 3, 2016.

[beastmode-4] Marshawn Lynch retires after nine seasons. NFL.com (February 8, 2016). Retrieved on February 9, 2016.

[beason-5] Giants release Beatty, Schwartz; Jon Beason retires. NFL.com (February 10, 2016). Retrieved on February 10, 2016.

[rashean-6] Lions CB Rashean Mathis retires from NFL. DetroitFreePress.com (February 16, 2016). Retrieved on February 16, 2016.

[mayo-7] LB Jerod Mayo says he's 'retiring a Patriot' in Instagram post. ESPN.com (February 16, 2016). Retrieved on February 17, 2016.

[jared-8] Panthers DE Jared Allen announces his retirement via video. ESPN.com (February 18, 2016). Retrieved on February 18, 2016.

[miller-9] Heath Miller retires after 11-year career. USAToday.com (February 19, 2016). Retrieved on February 19, 2016.

[manning-10] Peyton Manning to retire after 18 NFL seasons, five MVPs, two titles and numerous records. USAToday.com (March 6, 2016). Retrieved on March 6, 2016.

[11] =rightEmotional Peyton Manning officially retires after 18 seasons. ESPN.com (March 7, 2016). Retrieved on March 7, 2016.

[mankins-12] Logan Mankins retires after 11 seasons in NFL. NFL.com (March 7, 2016). Retrieved on March 7, 2016.

[megatron-13] Lions announce Calvin Johnson has retired. NFL.com (March 8, 2016). Retrieved on March 8, 2016.

[hasselbeck-14] Matt Hasselbeck announces his retirement. NFL.com (March 9, 2016). Retrieved on March 9, 2016.

[walker-15] Ravens mourn loss of 23-year-old cornerback Tray Walker. NFL.com (March 18, 2016). Retrieved on March 18, 2016.

[abdullah-16] 'Personal health' primary reason for Husain Abdullah to retire. ESPN.com (March 28, 2016). Retrieved on March 28, 2016.

[polumbus-17] Tyler Polumbus announces his retirement. DenverBroncos.com (April 5, 2016). Retrieved on April 5, 2016.

[tarpley-18] A.J. Tarpley Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction. BleacherReport.com (April 6, 2016). Retrieved on April 7, 2016.

[d'brickashaw-19] D'Brickashaw Ferguson Retiring At Age 32. RealGM.com (April 8, 2016). Retrieved on April 9, 2016.

[willsmith-20] Super Bowl Winner Will Smith Shot, Killed in New Orleans; Suspect Arrested. ABCNews.com (April 9, 2016). Retrieved on April 10, 2016.

[Orton-21] Kyle Orton announces retirement. BuffaloBills.com (December 29, 2014).

[g.jones-22] Greg Jones to retire as a member of the Jaguars. BigCatCountry.com (January 14, 2015).

[Hardwick-23] 23.0 ^23.1 Chargers' Nick Hardwick to retire. NFL.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. (February 2, 2015). Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "Hardwick" defined multiple times with different content

[lofa-24] Kris Richard takes over as Seahawks defensive coordinator, Seattle adds Lofa Tatupu as coach. SeattlePI.com (February 9, 2015).

[johnson-25] 25.0 ^25.1 Former Giant Terrell Thomas announces retirement. NFL.com (February 12, 2015). Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "johnson" defined multiple times with different content

[clark-26] Ryan Clark announces retirement after 13 seasons. NFL.com (February 18, 2015).

[maurice-27] Maurice Jones-Drew announces his retirement. NFL.com (March 5, 2015).

[locker-28] Jake Locker announces retirement from NFL. NFL.com (March 10, 2015).

[willis-29] Patrick Willis Explains Decision to Retire from NFL. NFL.com (March 10, 2015).

[worilds-30] Jake Locker announces retirement from NFL. Post-Gazette.com (March 11, 2015).

[cortland-31] Cortland Finnegan announces he will retire. NFL.com (March 11, 2015).

[borland-32] San Francisco 49ers' Chris Borland retiring from NFL. Post-NFL.com (March 16, 2015).

[schilling-33] Seahawk center Steve Schilling retires, and a few other notes. Post-NFL.com (April 2, 2015).

[ewing-34] Fullback Bradie Ewing announces retirement. Post-NBCsports.com (April 4, 2015).

[polamalu-35] Polamalu retires from football. HearldStandard.com (April 9, 2015).

[morgan-36] Colts list LB Aaron Morgan, 26, as retired after season lost to injury. FOXSports.com (April 13, 2015).

[wade-37] Veteran offensive lineman Wade Smith retires after 11 seasons. ESPN.com (April 13, 2015).

[ike-38] Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor retires following 12-year career. SportsIllustrated.com (April 14, 2015).

[colledge-39] Daryn Colledge retires from NFL. NFL.com (April 15, 2015).

[adrian-40] Adrian Wilson retires from NFL as an Arizona Cardinal. AZCentral.com (April 20, 2015).

[carlson-41] Cardinals tight end John Carlson retires at age 30. NFL.com (May 5, 2015).

[reed-42] Ex-Ravens safety Ed Reed announces retirement. NFL.com (May 6, 2015).

[wimbley-43] Tennessee Titans LB Kamerion Wimbley retires. NFL.com (May 7, 2015).

[hilliard-44] Jets waive N.J. native Chris Pantale and Chris Young, announce Corey Hilliard's retirement. NJ.com (May 8, 2015).

[brent-45] After Playing 3 Games Last Year, DT Josh Brent Decides To Retire Again. DallasCowboys.com (May 8, 2015).

[j.smith-46] Niners defensive tackle Justin Smith retires. NFL.com (May 18, 2015).

[blalock-47] Justin Blalock retiring from NFL. NBCSports.com (June 5, 2015).

[anthony_davis-48] Anthony Davis of San Francisco 49ers retires. NFL.com (June 5, 2015).

[danieal-49] S Danieal Manning announces retirement. HoustonTexans.com (July 14, 2015).

[connolly-50] 50.0 ^50.1 Patriots captain Dan Connolly 'at ease' with retirement. ESPN.com (July 16, 2015). Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "connolly" defined multiple times with different content

[martin-51] Jonathan Martin to retire. NBCSports.com (July 27, 2015).

[hamilton-52] Bears rookie Chad Hamilton retires from football. Chicago.SunTimes.com (July 31, 2015).

[rivers-53] Veteran LB Keith Rivers retiring from NFL. NFL.com (July 30, 2015).

[houston-54] Panthers CB Chris Houston decides to retire. NFL.com (August 4, 2015).

[sims-55] Longevity is Rob Sims' most gratifying feat. DetroitLions.com (August 25, 2015).

[myers-56] Chris Myers Announces Retirement On SportsRadio 610. CBSLocal.com (August 25, 2015).

[umenyiora-57] Osi Umenyiora retires after signing 1-day deal with Giants. ESPN.com (August 26, 2015).

[briggs-58] Lance Briggs retires (probably) to join CSN Chicago's Bears coverage. Yahoo.com (September 2, 2015).

[ken-yon-59] Veteran WR Rambo retires as a Stampeder. TSN.com (September 4, 2015).

[jermichael-60] Jermichael Finley retires from NFL; hadn't played since 2013 injury. ESPN.com (October 19, 2015).

[lloyd-61] Brandon Lloyd retires from NFL after 11 seasons for six teams. ESPN.com (October 22, 2015).

[vilma-62] Jonathan Vilma announces retirement, honored by Saints. ESPN.com (December 6, 2015).

[carriker-63] Former Husker Adam Carriker announces retirement. Omaha.com (December 13, 2015).

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 This is a list of individuals who formerly played professional [[American football]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]], [[American Football League|AFL]], [[All-America Football Conference|AAFC]] and other major leagues. See also one of the other lists of American football players for more names.
-==2013==
+==2016==
-==Retirements==
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-! style="width:100px"|Date
+! style="width:100px" | Date
-! style="width:180px"|Name
+! style="width:180px" | Name
-! style="width:250px"|Team(s) played (years)
+! style="width:250px" | Team(s) played (years)
-! style="width:40px"|Age
+! style="width:40px"  | Age
-! style="width:290px"|Notes
+! style="width:290px" | Notes
-! style="width:40px"|Ref.
+! style="width:40px"  | Ref.
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-|align=center|December 31|| [[Ryan Lilja]] (Center/Guard) || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2004, 2010-2012)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2004-2009)</small> || align=center|31 || Came out of retirement in July for DEN || align=center|<ref name="lilja">{{cite web|title=Ryan Lilja announces retirement|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8796887/kansas-city-chiefs-lineman-ryan-lilja-announces-retirement|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=December 31, 2012}}</ref>
+|align=center|January 3|| [[Charles Woodson]] (Cornerback/Free Safety) || [[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(1998–2005, 2013-2015)</small><br />[[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2006-2012)</small> || align=center|39 || || align=center|<ref name="woodson">{{cite web|title=Raiders' Charles Woodson will retire after 2015 season|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25422568/raiders-charles-woodson-announces-retirement-after-2015-season|work=CBSSports.com|accessdate=January 18, 2016|date=January 16, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|February 3|| [[Ray Lewis]] (Middle Linebacker) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(1996-2012)</small> || align=center|36 || || align=center|<ref name="lewis">{{cite web|title=Ray Lewis to retire after season|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8803174/ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-says-retiring-season|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=January 2, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|January 15|| [[Reggie Wayne]] (Wide Receiver) || [[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2001–2014)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|37 || Played for NE during pre-season || align=center|<ref name="reggie">{{cite web|title=Reggie Wayne: 'It was fun, but it's time' to retire|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14580425/veteran-wr-reggie-wayne-says-just-retire?ex_cid=sportscenterTW&sf18987374=1|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=January 18, 2016|date=January 16, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|February 6|| [[Donald Driver]] (Wide receiver) || [[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(1999-2012)</small> || align=center|37 || || align=center|<ref name="driver">{{cite web|title=Donald Driver to retire from NFL
+|align=center|February 1|| [[Justin Tuck]] (Defensive End) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2005–2014)</small><br />[[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2014-2015)</small> || align=center|32 ||  || align=center|<ref name="tuck">{{cite web|title=Justin Tuck announces retirement after 11 seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000630928/article/justin-tuck-announces-retirement-after-11-seasons|work=NFL.com|accessdate=February 3, 2016|date=February 1, 2016}}</ref>
-|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8900529/donald-driver-green-bay-packers-retire-14-nfl-seasons|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 22|| [[Matt Birk]] (Center) || [[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(1998-2008)</small><br />[[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2009-2012)</small> || align=center|36 || || align=center|<ref name="birk">{{cite web|title=Ravens center Matt Birk retires after 15 seasons in NFL|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ravens-center-matt-birk-retires-after-15-seasons-in-nfl-0222-story.html|work=BaltimoreSun.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=February 22, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 7|| [[Marshawn Lynch]] (Running Back) || [[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2007–2010)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2010-2015)</small> || align=center|29 ||  || align=center|<ref name="beastmode">{{cite web|title=Marshawn Lynch retires after nine seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000634345/article/did-marshawn-lynch-just-retire|work=NFL.com|accessdate=February 9, 2016|date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|February 27|| [[Chris Kelsay]] (Defensive End) || [[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2003-2012)</small> || align=center|37 || || align=center|<ref name="kelsay">{{cite web|title=Bills DE Chris Kelsay calls it a career|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Bills-DE-Chris-Kelsay-calls-it-a-career/259d1d3e-788b-43bf-876e-2182cbd7f05a|work=BuffaloBills.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=February 27, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 10|| [[Jon Beason]] (Middle Linebacker) || [[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2007–2013)</small><br />[[New York Giants]] <small>(2013-2015)</small> || align=center|31 || Torn pectoral sidelined him for all of the [[2015 NFL season]]. || align=center|<ref name="beason">{{cite web|title=Giants release Beatty, Schwartz; Jon Beason retires|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000635388/article/giants-release-beatty-schwartz-beason-may-retire?campaign=fb-nf-sf20687472-sf20687472|work=NFL.com|accessdate=February 10, 2016|date=February 10, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|March 5|| [[Shawne Merriman]] (Linebacker) || [[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2005-2010)</small><br />[[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2010-2012)</small> || align=center|28 || || align=center|<ref name="merriman">{{cite web|title=Shawne Merriman announces retirement from football|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000147158/article/shawne-merriman-announces-retirement-from-football|work=NFL.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=March 5, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 16|| [[Rashean Mathis]] (Cornerback) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2003–2012)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2013-2015)</small> || align=center|35 ||  || align=center|
+<ref name="rashean">{{cite web|title=Lions CB Rashean Mathis retires from NFL|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/02/16/rashean-mathis-retires-detroit-lions/80456980/|work=DetroitFreePress.com|accessdate=February 16, 2016|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|March 7|| [[Jeff Saturday]] (Center) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(1998)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(1999-2011, 2013)</small><br />[[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|37 || Signed a 1-day contract with Colts to retire; Was hired for IND's marketing and community relations department || align=center|<ref name="saturday">{{cite web|title=Jeff Saturday retires as a Colt
+|align=center|February 16|| [[Jerod Mayo]] (Linebacker) || [[New England Patriots]] <small>(2008-2015)</small> || align=center|29 ||  || align=center|
-|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9027702/jeff-saturday-signs-contract-retire-indianapolis-colts|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=March 7, 2013}}</ref>
+<ref name="mayo">{{cite web|title=LB Jerod Mayo says he's 'retiring a Patriot' in Instagram post|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14788619/lb-jerod-mayo-bids-farewell-new-england-patriots-hints-retirement-instagram-post|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=February 17, 2016|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|March 11|| [[Chris Gamble]] (Cornerback) || [[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2004-2012)</small> || align=center|30 || || align=center|<ref name="gamble">{{cite web|title=Chris Gamble retires after release by Carolina Panthers|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000149321/article/chris-gamble-retires-after-release-by-carolina-panthers|work=NFL.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=March 11, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 18|| [[Jared Allen]] (Defensive End) || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2004–2007)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2008–2013)</small><br />[[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2014–2015)</small><br />[[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="jared">{{cite web|title=Panthers DE Jared Allen announces his retirement via video|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14799393/carolina-panthers-defensive-end-jared-allen-announces-retirement|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=February 18, 2016|date=February 18, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|March 12|| [[Steve Hutchinson]] (Guard) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2001-2005)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2006-2011)</small><br />[[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|35 || Had right knee surgery prior to retiring || align=center|<ref name="hutchinson">{{cite web|title=Steve Hutchinson to retire|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9043015/tennessee-titans-guard-steve-hutchinson-confirms-retiring|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=March 12, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 19|| [[Heath Miller]] (Tight End) || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2005-2015)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="miller">{{cite web|title=Heath Miller retires after 11-year career|url=http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2016/02/19/heath-miller-retirement-steelers/|work=USAToday.com|accessdate=February 19, 2016|date=February 19, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|March 14|| [[Jeff Backus]] (Offensive tackle) || [[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2001-2012)</small> || align=center|34 || || align=center|<ref name="urlacher">{{cite web|title=Jeff Backus retires after 12 seasons|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9053216/jeff-backus-retires-12-seasons-detroit-lions|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=March 14, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 7|| [[Peyton Manning]] (Quarterback) || [[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(1998–2011)</small><br />[[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2012-2015)</small> || align=center|39 ||  || align=left|<ref name="manning">{{cite web|title=Peyton Manning to retire after 18 NFL seasons, five MVPs, two titles and numerous records|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/03/06/peyton-manning-retires-colts-broncos-mvp-super-bowl-record-book/80244254/|work=USAToday.com|accessdate=March 6, 2016|date=March 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>align=right{{cite web|title=Emotional Peyton Manning officially retires after 18 seasons|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14921369/emotional-peyton-manning-officially-announces-retirement-18-seasons|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=March 7, 2016|date=March 7, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|March 25|| [[Todd McClure]] (Center) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(1999-2012)</small> || align=center|36 || || align=center|<ref name="mcclure">{{cite web|title=Todd McClure retires, headed for Falcons' Ring of Honor|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000153291/article/todd-mcclure-retires-to-get-spot-among-falcons-best|work=NFL.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=March 25, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 7|| [[Logan Mankins]] (Guard) || [[New England Patriots]] <small>(2005–2013)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2014-2015)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="mankins">{{cite web|title=Logan Mankins retires after 11 seasons in NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000641789/article/logan-mankins-retires-after-11-seasons-in-nfl|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 7, 2016|date=March 7, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 4|| [[Jason Hanson]] (Placekicker) || [[Detroit Lions]] <small>(1992-2012)</small> || align=center|42 || Oldest active NFL player prior to retirement || align=center|<ref name="hanson">{{cite web|title=Lions kicker Jason Hanson retires after 21 seasons|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2013/04/04/jason-hanson-retires-lions/2054115/|work=USAToday.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=April 4, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 8|| [[Calvin Johnson]] (Wide Receiver) || [[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2007-2015)</small> || align=center|30 || ||align=center|<ref name="megatron">{{cite web|title=Lions announce Calvin Johnson has retired|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642221/article/lions-announce-calvin-johnson-has-retired|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 8, 2016|date=March 8, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 22|| [[Scott Fujita]] (Linebacker) || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2002-2004)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2005)</small><br />[[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2006-2009, 2013)</small><br />[[Cleveland Browns]] <small>(2010-2012)</small> || align=center|33 || Signed a 1-day contract with Saints to retire || align=center|<ref name="fujita">{{cite web|title=Scott Fujita retires from NFL as a New Orleans Saint|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/04/scott_fujita_retires_from_nfl.html|work=NOLA.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=April 22, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 9|| [[Matt Hasselbeck]] (Quarterback) || [[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(1998–2000)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2001–2010)</small><br />[[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2011–2012)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2013-2015)</small> || align=center|40 || Will join ESPN as an analyst. || align=center|<ref name="hasselbeck">{{cite web|title=Matt Hasselbeck announces his retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642630/article/matt-hasselbeck-announces-his-retirement|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 9, 2016|date=March 9, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 1|| [[Al Harris (cornerback)|Al Harris]] (Cornerback) || [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(1997)</small><br />[[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(1998-2002)</small><br />[[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2003-2010)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2010)</small><br />[[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2011)</small> || align=center|33 || Signed a 1-day contract with Packers to retire || align=center|<ref name="harris">{{cite web|title=Al Harris to retire as a Packer|url=http://www.channel3000.com/sports/packers/al-harris-to-retire-as-a-packer/19976552|work=Channel3000.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=May 1, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 18|| [[Tray Walker]] (Cornerback) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|23 || Died in a dirt bike accident which took place on March 17 ||align=center|<ref name="walker">{{cite web|title=Ravens mourn loss of 23-year-old cornerback Tray Walker|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15009499/tray-walker-baltimore-ravens-dies-dirt-bike-accident|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 18, 2016|date=March 18, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 2|| [[Nate Kaeding]] (Placekicker) || [[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2004-2012)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2012)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|42 || Retired due to injuries || align=center|<ref name="kaeding">{{cite web|title=Nate Kaeding Retires, But We'll Always Have This Gif|url=http://deadspin.com/nate-kaeding-retires-but-well-always-have-this-gif-487200711|work=DeadSpin.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=May 2, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 28|| [[Husain Abdullah]] (Free Safety) || [[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2008–2011)</small><br />[[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2013-2015)</small> || align=center|30 || Retired due to concerns of concussions || align=center|<ref name="abdullah">{{cite web|title='Personal health' primary reason for Husain Abdullah to retire|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15082468/husain-abdullah-announces-retirement-instagram-health-top-reason|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=March 28, 2016|date=March 28, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 7|| [[John Kasay]] (Placekicker) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(1991-1994)</small><br />[[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(1995-2010)</small><br />[[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2011)</small> || align=center|42 || Signed a 1-day contract with Panthers to retire || align=center|<ref name="kasay">{{cite web|title=Former New Orleans Saints kicker John Kasay to sign, retire with Panthers|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/05/former_new_orleans_saints_kick_3.html|work=NOLA.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=May 7, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 5|| [[Tyler Polumbus]] (Offensive tackle) || [[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2008-2010, 2015)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2010)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2010–2011)</small><br />[[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2011–2014)</small><br />[[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|30 || || align=center|<ref name="polumbus">{{cite web|title=Tyler Polumbus announces his retirement
+|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Tyler-Polumbus-announces-his-retirement/48d4fa8c-bd52-4b63-9ecc-1d70a1affbeb|work=DenverBroncos.com|accessdate=April 5, 2016|date=April 5, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 9|| [[Gerald Sensabaugh]] (Safety) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2005-2008)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2009-2012)</small> || align=center|36 || Signed a 1-day contract with Cowboys to retire || align=center|<ref name="sensabaugh">{{cite web|title=Gerald Sensabaugh retires with Dallas Cowboys|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000168330/article/gerald-sensabaugh-retires-with-dallas-cowboys|work=NFL.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=May 9, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 6|| [[A.J. Tarpley]] (Linebacker) || [[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|23 || Retired due to concussions ||align=center|<ref name="tarpley">{{cite web|title=A.J. Tarpley Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2630911-aj-tarpley-retires-latest-details-comments-and-reaction|work=BleacherReport.com|accessdate=April 7, 2016|date=April 6, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 15|| [[Rolando McClain]] (Linebacker) || [[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2010-2012)</small><br />[[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|23 || Was placed on reserved/retired list by Ravens; Was involved in legal troubles || align=center|<ref name="mcclain">{{cite web|title=Rolando McClain retires from the NFL … at age 23|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/rolando-mcclain-announces-retirement-nfl-171815468.html|work=Yahoo.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=May 15, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 8|| [[D'Brickashaw Ferguson]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[New York Jets]] <small>(2006-2015)</small> || align=center|32 || ||align=center|<ref name="d'brickashaw">{{cite web|title=D'Brickashaw Ferguson Retiring At Age 32
+|url=http://football.realgm.com/wiretap/36441/DBrickashaw-Ferguson-Retiring-At-Age-32|work=RealGM.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=April 8, 2016}}</ref>
-|-
-|align=center|May 22|| [[Brian Urlacher]] (Linebacker) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2000-2012)</small> || align=center|34 || || align=center|<ref name="urlacher">{{cite web|title=Brian Urlacher retiring from NFL
-|url=http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9301402/brian-urlacher-chicago-bears-retiring|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=May 23, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 29|| [[Steve Smith (wide receiver, born 1985)|Steve Smith]] (Wide Receiver) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2007-2010)</small><br />[[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(2011)</small><br />[[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2012)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|28 || Retired due to microfracture knee surgery and a mosaicplasty procedure late in the 2010 season; Not [[Steve Smith Sr (wide receiver, born 1979)|Steve Smith Sr.]] || align=center|<ref name="stevesmith">{{cite web|title=WR Steve Smith retires after six NFL seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000207795/article/wr-steve-smith-retires-after-six-nfl-seasons|work=NOLA.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=April 22, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 30|| [[David Garrard]] (Quarterback) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2002-2010)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|42 || Retired due to consistent knee swellings; placed on reserve/retired list; made a comeback with Jets in October || align=center|<ref name="garrard">{{cite web|title=David Garrard tells Jets teammates he's leaving due to knee issues|url=http://www.webcitation.org/6GdyuQcVp|work=WebCitation.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=May 15, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 16|| [[Chris Cooley]] (Tight End) || [[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2004-2012)</small> || align=center|31 || Was hired as an analyst for Redskins || align=center|<ref name="cooley">{{cite web|title=Chris Cooley retires, will join Redskins' radio broadcast team (updated)|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2013/07/16/chris-cooley-retires-will-join-redskins-radio-broadcast-team/|work=WashingtonPost.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=July 16, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 18|| [[Josh Brent]] (Nose Tackle) || [[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2010-2012)</small> || align=center|34 || Retired due to his charges of intoxicated manslaughter; later returned in 2014 || align=center|<ref name="brent">{{cite web|title=Cowboys’ Josh Brent announces retirement|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/18/cowboys-josh-brent-announces-retirement/|work=NBCSports.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=July 18, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 25|| [[Sedrick Ellis]] (Defensive Tackle) || [[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2008-2012)</small><br />[[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|28 || || align=center|<ref name="sedrick">{{cite web|title=Sedrick Ellis retires as Chicago Bears open camp|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000220775/article/sedrick-ellis-retires-as-chicago-bears-camp-opens|work=NFL.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=July 25, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 25|| [[Ryan Swope]] (Wide Receiver) || [[Arizona Cardinals]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|28 || Retired due to concussions; was placed on reserve/retired list || align=center|<ref name="swope">{{cite web|title=Ryan Swope, Cards rookie, retires due to concussions|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000221113/article/ryan-swope-cards-rookie-retires-due-to-concussions|work=NFL.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=July 25, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|August 7|| [[Deon Grant]] (Safety) || [[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2000-2003)</small><br />[[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2004-2006)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2007-2009)</small><br />[[New York Giants]] <small>(2010-2011)</small> || align=center|34 || Signed a 1-day contract with Giants to retire || align=center|<ref name="deon">{{cite web|title=Deon Grant retires after 12 NFL seasons on four teams|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000227192/article/deon-grant-retires-after-12-nfl-seasons?campaign=Twitter_atl|work=NFL.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=August 7, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|August 7|| [[Brandon Moore (Guard)|Brandon Moore]] (Guard) || [[New York Jets]] <small>(2002, 2003-2012)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|33 || || align=center|<ref name="moore">{{cite web|title=Brandon Moore agrees to terms with the Cowboys, then announces retirement|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/brandon-moore-agrees-terms-cowboys-then-announces-retirement-143914633.html|work=Yahoo.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=August 7, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|August 12|| [[Ryan Longwell]] (Kicker) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(1997)</small><br />[[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(1997-2005)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2006-2011)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|37 || Signed a 1-day contract with Giants to retire || align=center|<ref name="longwell">{{cite web|title=K Ryan Longwell retires as a Packer|url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/K-Ryan-Longwell-retires-as-a-Packer/f472702a-76f1-4a1a-b7ac-d74831caf2fa|work=Packers.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=August 12, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|August 15|| [[Brendon Ayanbadejo]] (Linebacker/Special teamer) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(1999)</small><br />[[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2000, 2005-2007)</small><br />[[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2001, 2008-2012)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2003-2004)</small> || align=center|35 || Played in the CFL from 2000-2002 || align=center|<ref name="ayanbadejo">{{cite web|title=Ayanbadejo to join Fox|url=http://cover32.com/2013/08/15/ayanbadejo-to-join-fox/|work=Cover32.com|accessdate=April 10, 2016|date=August 15, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|August 31|| [[Antoine Winfield]] (Cornerback) || [[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(1999-2003)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2004-2012)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|36 || || align=center|<ref name="winfield">{{cite web|title=Antoine Winfield decides to retire after 14 NFL seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000237046/article/antoine-winfield-to-retire-after-being-cut-by-seahawks?campaign=Twitter_atl|work=NFL.com|accessdate=April 10, 2016|date=August 31, 2013}}</ref>
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-|align=center|December 27|| [[Nnamdi Asomugha]] (Cornerback) || [[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2003-2010)</small><br />[[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(2011-2012)</small><br />[[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|31 || Signed a 1-day contract with Raiders to retire || align=center|<ref name="asomugha">{{cite web|title=Nnamdi Asomugha to retire after 11 seasons|url=http://espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=10198392|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=December 26, 2013}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 9|| [[Will Smith (defensive end)|Will Smith]] (Defensive End) || [[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2004–2013)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|34 || Was killed in a vehicular incident || align=center|<ref name="willsmith">{{cite web|title=Super Bowl Winner Will Smith Shot, Killed in New Orleans; Suspect Arrested|url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/super-bowl-winner-smith-shot-killed-orleans-suspect/story?id=38285569|work=ABCNews.com|accessdate=April 10, 2016|date=April 9, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|December 29|| [[Kyle Orton]] (Quarterback) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2005-2008)</small><br />[[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2009-2011)</small><br />[[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2011)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|32 || || align=center|<ref name="Orton">{{cite web|title=Kyle Orton announces retirement|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Kyle-Orton-announces-retirement/d237d2a4-ee85-44a5-8b7e-7d2ce7aa0153?campaign=tw_buf_article|work=BuffaloBills.com|accessdate=January 21, 2016|date=December 29, 2014}}</ref>
+|align=center|December 29|| [[Kyle Orton]] (Quarterback) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2005-2008)</small><br />[[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2009-2011)</small><br />[[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2011)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|32 || || align=center|<ref name="Orton">{{cite web|title=Kyle Orton announces retirement|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Kyle-Orton-announces-retirement/d237d2a4-ee85-44a5-8b7e-7d2ce7aa0153?campaign=tw_buf_article|work=BuffaloBills.com|date=December 29, 2014}}</ref>
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-|align=center|January 15|| [[Greg Jones (fullback)|Greg Jones]] (Fullback) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2004–2012, 2015)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2013)</small><br />[[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|33 || Signed a 1-day contract with JAX to retire || align=center|<ref name="g.jones">{{cite web|title=Greg Jones to retire as a member of the Jaguars|url=http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2015/1/14/7545287/greg-jones-to-retire-as-a-member-of-the-jaguars|work=BigCatCountry.com|accessdate=January 21, 2016|date=January 14, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|January 15|| [[Greg Jones (fullback)|Greg Jones]] (Fullback) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2004–2012, 2015)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2013)</small><br />[[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|33 || Signed a 1-day contract with JAX to retire || align=center|<ref name="g.jones">{{cite web|title=Greg Jones to retire as a member of the Jaguars|url=http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2015/1/14/7545287/greg-jones-to-retire-as-a-member-of-the-jaguars|work=BigCatCountry.com|date=January 14, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 2|| [[Nick Hardwick]] (Center) || [[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2004–2014)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="Hardwick">{{cite web|title=Chargers' Nick Hardwick to retire|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12269982/nick-hardwick-san-diego-chargers-retire-nfl|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|accessdate=February 24, 2015|date=February 2, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 2|| [[Nick Hardwick]] (Center) || [[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2004–2014)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="Hardwick">{{cite web|title=Chargers' Nick Hardwick to retire|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12269982/nick-hardwick-san-diego-chargers-retire-nfl|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 2, 2015}}</ref>
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 |align=center|February 9|| [[Lofa Tatupu]] (Linebacker) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2005–2010)</small><br />[[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|32 || Hired as an assistant linebacker coach for SEA || align=center|<ref name="lofa">{{cite web|title=
-Kris Richard takes over as Seahawks defensive coordinator, Seattle adds Lofa Tatupu as coach|url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2015/02/09/kris-richard-takes-over-as-seahawks-defensive-coordinator-seattle-adds-lofa-tatupu-as-coach/|work=SeattlePI.com|accessdate=March 23, 2016|date=February 9, 2015}}</ref>
+Kris Richard takes over as Seahawks defensive coordinator, Seattle adds Lofa Tatupu as coach|url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2015/02/09/kris-richard-takes-over-as-seahawks-defensive-coordinator-seattle-adds-lofa-tatupu-as-coach/|work=SeattlePI.com|date=February 9, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 12|| [[Terrell Thomas]] (Cornerback) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2008–2013)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="johnson">{{cite web|title=Former Giant Terrell Thomas announces retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470197/article/former-giant-terrell-thomas-announces-retirement?campaign|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|accessdate=February 26, 2015|date=February 12, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 12|| [[Terrell Thomas]] (Cornerback) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2008–2013)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="johnson">{{cite web|title=Former Giant Terrell Thomas announces retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470197/article/former-giant-terrell-thomas-announces-retirement?campaign|work=NFL.com|date=February 12, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 18|| [[Ryan Clark]] (Free Safety) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2002–2003)</small><br />[[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2004–2005, 2014)</small><br />[[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2006–2013)</small> || align=center|35 ||  || align=center|<ref name="clark">{{cite web|title=Ryan Clark announces retirement after 13 seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000471259/article/ryan-clark-announces-retirement-after-13-seasons|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|accessdate=March 5, 2015|date=February 18, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 18|| [[Ryan Clark]] (Free Safety) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2002–2003)</small><br />[[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2004–2005, 2014)</small><br />[[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2006–2013)</small> || align=center|35 ||  || align=center|<ref name="clark">{{cite web|title=Ryan Clark announces retirement after 13 seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000471259/article/ryan-clark-announces-retirement-after-13-seasons|work=NFL.com|date=February 18, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 24|| [[Jarret Johnson]] (Linebacker) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2003–2011)</small><br />[[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2012–2014)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="johnson">{{cite web|title=Jarret Johnson announces retirement after 12 seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000473849/article/jarret-johnson-announces-retirement-after-12-seasons?campaign=Facebook_atn_hanzus|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|accessdate=February 24, 2015|date=February 24, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 24|| [[Jarret Johnson]] (Linebacker) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2003–2011)</small><br />[[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2012–2014)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="johnson">{{cite web|title=Jarret Johnson announces retirement after 12 seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000473849/article/jarret-johnson-announces-retirement-after-12-seasons?campaign=Facebook_atn_hanzus|work=NFL.com|date=February 24, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 26|| [[Michael Roos]] (Offensive tackle) || [[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2005–2014)</small> || align=center|32 ||  || align=center|<ref name="Hardwick">{{cite web|title=Titans LT Michael Roos announces retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000474245/article/titans-lt-michael-roos-announces-retirement?campaign=Facebook_atn_patra|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|accessdate=February 26, 2015|date=February 26, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 26|| [[Michael Roos]] (Offensive tackle) || [[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2005–2014)</small> || align=center|32 ||  || align=center|<ref name="Hardwick">{{cite web|title=Titans LT Michael Roos announces retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000474245/article/titans-lt-michael-roos-announces-retirement?campaign=Facebook_atn_patra|work=NFL.com|date=February 26, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|March 5|| [[Maurice Jones-Drew]] (Running back) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2006–2013)</small><br />[[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|29 || Signed a 1-day contract with JAX on April 28 || align=center|<ref name="maurice">{{cite web|title=Maurice Jones-Drew announces his retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476742/article/running-back-jonesdrew-announces-his-retirement-on-twitter?campaign=Facebook_news|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|accessdate=March 5, 2015|date=March 5, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 5|| [[Maurice Jones-Drew]] (Running back) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2006–2013)</small><br />[[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|29 || Signed a 1-day contract with JAX on April 28 || align=center|<ref name="maurice">{{cite web|title=Maurice Jones-Drew announces his retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476742/article/running-back-jonesdrew-announces-his-retirement-on-twitter?campaign=Facebook_news|work=NFL.com|date=March 5, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|March 10|| [[Jake Locker]] (Quarterback) || [[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2011–2014)</small> || align=center|26 ||  || align=center|<ref name="locker">{{cite web|title=Jake Locker announces retirement from NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000477807/article/jake-locker-announces-retirement-from-nfl|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|accessdate=March 10, 2015|date=March 10, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 10|| [[Jake Locker]] (Quarterback) || [[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2011–2014)</small> || align=center|26 ||  || align=center|<ref name="locker">{{cite web|title=Jake Locker announces retirement from NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000477807/article/jake-locker-announces-retirement-from-nfl|work=NFL.com|date=March 10, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|March 10|| [[Patrick Willis]] (Linebacker) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2007–2014)</small> || align=center|30 ||  || align=center|<ref name="willis">{{cite web|title=Patrick Willis Explains Decision to Retire from NFL|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Patrick-Willis-Explains-Decision-to-Retire-from-NFL/c0afb6ec-0923-4e91-9bef-be7a984990e4|work=NFL.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|accessdate=March 10, 2015|date=March 10, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 10|| [[Patrick Willis]] (Linebacker) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2007–2014)</small> || align=center|30 ||  || align=center|<ref name="willis">{{cite web|title=Patrick Willis Explains Decision to Retire from NFL|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Patrick-Willis-Explains-Decision-to-Retire-from-NFL/c0afb6ec-0923-4e91-9bef-be7a984990e4|work=NFL.com|date=March 10, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|March 11|| [[Jason Worilds]] (Outside Linebacker) || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2010–2014)</small> || align=center|27 ||  || align=center|<ref name="worilds">{{cite web|title=Jake Locker announces retirement from NFL|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/03/11/Steelers-free-agent-Jason-Worilds-announces-his-departure-from-football/stories/201503110155|work=Post-Gazette.com|publisher=|accessdate=March 12, 2015|date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 11|| [[Jason Worilds]] (Outside Linebacker) || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2010–2014)</small> || align=center|27 ||  || align=center|<ref name="worilds">{{cite web|title=Jake Locker announces retirement from NFL|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/03/11/Steelers-free-agent-Jason-Worilds-announces-his-departure-from-football/stories/201503110155|work=Post-Gazette.com|date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|March 11|| [[Cortland Finnegan]] (Cornerback) || [[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2006–2011)</small><br />[[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|31 || Made a comeback later in the season with CAR. || align=center|<ref name="cortland">{{cite web|title=Cortland Finnegan announces he will retire|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000478053/article/cortland-finnegan-announces-he-will-retire|work=NFL.com|publisher=|accessdate=March 11, 2015|date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 11|| [[Cortland Finnegan]] (Cornerback) || [[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2006–2011)</small><br />[[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|31 || Made a comeback later in the season with CAR. || align=center|<ref name="cortland">{{cite web|title=Cortland Finnegan announces he will retire|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000478053/article/cortland-finnegan-announces-he-will-retire|work=NFL.com|date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|March 16|| [[Chris Borland]] (Linebacker) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|24 || Retired due to using his head. || align=center|<ref name="borland">{{cite web|title=San Francisco 49ers' Chris Borland retiring from NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000479460/article/san-francisco-49ers-chris-borland-retiring-from-nfl|work=Post-NFL.com|publisher=|accessdate=March 17, 2015|date=March 16, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|March 16|| [[Chris Borland]] (Linebacker) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|24 || Retired due to using his head. || align=center|<ref name="borland">{{cite web|title=San Francisco 49ers' Chris Borland retiring from NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000479460/article/san-francisco-49ers-chris-borland-retiring-from-nfl|work=Post-NFL.com|date=March 16, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 2|| [[Stephen Schilling]] (Center) || [[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2011-2013)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2014)</small>  || align=center|26 ||  || align=center|<ref name="schilling">{{cite web|title=Seahawk center Steve Schilling retires, and a few other notes|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawk-center-steve-schilling-retires-and-a-few-other-notes/|work=Post-NFL.com|publisher=|accessdate=April 3, 2015|date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 2|| [[Stephen Schilling]] (Center) || [[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2011-2013)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2014)</small>  || align=center|26 ||  || align=center|<ref name="schilling">{{cite web|title=Seahawk center Steve Schilling retires, and a few other notes|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawk-center-steve-schilling-retires-and-a-few-other-notes/|work=Post-NFL.com|date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 4|| [[Bradie Ewing]] (Fullback) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2014)</small>  || align=center|25 || Retired due to injuries || align=center|<ref name="ewing">{{cite web|title=Fullback Bradie Ewing announces retirement|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/04/fullback-bradie-ewing-announces-retirement/|work=Post-NBCsports.com|accessdate=March 13, 2016|date=April 4, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 4|| [[Bradie Ewing]] (Fullback) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2014)</small>  || align=center|25 || Retired due to injuries || align=center|<ref name="ewing">{{cite web|title=Fullback Bradie Ewing announces retirement|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/04/fullback-bradie-ewing-announces-retirement/|work=Post-NBCsports.com|date=April 4, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 9|| [[Troy Polamalu]] (Strong Safety) || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2003-2014)</small>  || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="polamalu">{{cite web|title=Polamalu retires from football|url=http://www.heraldstandard.com/new_today/polamalu-retires-from-football/article_6883f09f-9eef-5486-85c4-755197faf308.html|work=HearldStandard.com|publisher=|accessdate=April 9, 2015|date=April 9, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 9|| [[Troy Polamalu]] (Strong Safety) || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2003-2014)</small>  || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="polamalu">{{cite web|title=Polamalu retires from football|url=http://www.heraldstandard.com/new_today/polamalu-retires-from-football/article_6883f09f-9eef-5486-85c4-755197faf308.html|work=HearldStandard.com|date=April 9, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 13|| [[Aaron Morgan]] (Outside Linebacker) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2010-2012)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2012)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2014)</small>  || align=center|26 || Colts placed him on reserved-retired list. || align=center|<ref name="morgan">{{cite web|title=Colts list LB Aaron Morgan, 26, as retired after season lost to injury|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/indianapolis-colts-put-linebacker-aaron-morgan-26-on-retired-list-041315|work=FOXSports.com|accessdate=April 14, 2015|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 13|| [[Aaron Morgan]] (Outside Linebacker) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2010-2012)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2012)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2014)</small>  || align=center|26 || Colts placed him on reserved-retired list. || align=center|<ref name="morgan">{{cite web|title=Colts list LB Aaron Morgan, 26, as retired after season lost to injury|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/indianapolis-colts-put-linebacker-aaron-morgan-26-on-retired-list-041315|work=FOXSports.com|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 13|| [[Wade Smith]] (Offensive Lineman) || [[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2003-2005)</small><br />[[New York Jets]] <small>(2006-2007)</small><br />[[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2008-2009)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2010-2013)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2014)</small><br />[[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(2014)</small>  || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="wade">{{cite web|title=Veteran offensive lineman Wade Smith retires after 11 seasons|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12689768/veteran-lineman-wade-smith-retires-nfl|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=March 25, 2016|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 13|| [[Wade Smith]] (Offensive Lineman) || [[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2003-2005)</small><br />[[New York Jets]] <small>(2006-2007)</small><br />[[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2008-2009)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2010-2013)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2014)</small><br />[[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(2014)</small>  || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="wade">{{cite web|title=Veteran offensive lineman Wade Smith retires after 11 seasons|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12689768/veteran-lineman-wade-smith-retires-nfl|work=ESPN.com|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 14|| [[Ike Taylor]] (Cornerback) || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2003-2014)</small> || align=center|34 ||  || align=center|<ref name="ike">{{cite web|title=Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor retires following 12-year career|url=http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/14/pittsburgh-steelers-cornerback-ike-taylor-retires|work=SportsIllustrated.com|accessdate=April 14, 2015|date=April 14, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 14|| [[Ike Taylor]] (Cornerback) || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2003-2014)</small> || align=center|34 ||  || align=center|<ref name="ike">{{cite web|title=Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor retires following 12-year career|url=http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/14/pittsburgh-steelers-cornerback-ike-taylor-retires|work=SportsIllustrated.com|date=April 14, 2015}}</ref>
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 |align=center|April 15|| [[Daryn Colledge]] (Guard) || [[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2006-2010)</small><br />[[Arizona Cardinals]] <small>(2011-2013)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2014)</small>|| align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="colledge">{{cite web|title=Daryn Colledge retires from NFL
-|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000485627/article/daryn-colledge-retires-from-nfl|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 23, 2016|date=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
+|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000485627/article/daryn-colledge-retires-from-nfl|work=NFL.com|date=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|April 20|| [[Adrian Wilson]] (Strong Safety) || [[Arizona Cardinals]] <small>(2001-2012, 2015)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2013)</small><br />[[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2014)</small>|| align=center|35 || Signed a 1-day contract with ARI || align=center|<ref name="adrian">{{cite web|title=Adrian Wilson retires from NFL as an Arizona Cardinal|url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2015/04/20/adrian-wilson-retires-from-nfl-arizona-cardinal/26089557/|work=AZCentral.com|publisher=|accessdate=April 20, 2015|date=April 20, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 20|| [[Adrian Wilson]] (Strong Safety) || [[Arizona Cardinals]] <small>(2001-2012, 2015)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2013)</small><br />[[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2014)</small>|| align=center|35 || Signed a 1-day contract with ARI || align=center|<ref name="adrian">{{cite web|title=Adrian Wilson retires from NFL as an Arizona Cardinal|url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2015/04/20/adrian-wilson-retires-from-nfl-arizona-cardinal/26089557/|work=AZCentral.com|date=April 20, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 5|| [[John Carlson]] (Tight End) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2008-2011)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Arizona Cardinals]] <small>(2014)</small>|| align=center|30 ||  || align=center|<ref name="carlson">{{cite web|title=Cardinals tight end John Carlson retires at age 30|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491130/article/cardinals-tight-end-john-carlson-retires-at-age-30|work=NFL.com|publisher=|accessdate=May 6, 2015|date=May 5, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|May 5|| [[John Carlson]] (Tight End) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2008-2011)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Arizona Cardinals]] <small>(2014)</small>|| align=center|30 ||  || align=center|<ref name="carlson">{{cite web|title=Cardinals tight end John Carlson retires at age 30|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491130/article/cardinals-tight-end-john-carlson-retires-at-age-30|work=NFL.com|date=May 5, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 7|| [[Ed Reed]] (Safety) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2002-2012)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2013)</small><br />[[New York Jets]] <small>(2013)</small>|| align=center|36 ||  || align=center|<ref name="reed">{{cite web|title=Ex-Ravens safety Ed Reed announces retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491519/article/exravens-safety-ed-reed-announces-retirement|work=NFL.com|publisher=|accessdate=May 6, 2015|date=May 6, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|May 7|| [[Ed Reed]] (Safety) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2002-2012)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2013)</small><br />[[New York Jets]] <small>(2013)</small>|| align=center|36 ||  || align=center|<ref name="reed">{{cite web|title=Ex-Ravens safety Ed Reed announces retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491519/article/exravens-safety-ed-reed-announces-retirement|work=NFL.com|date=May 6, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 7|| [[Kamerion Wimbley]] (Outside Linebacker) || [[Cleveland Browns]] <small>(2006-2009)</small><br />[[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2010-2011)</small><br />[[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2012-2014)</small>|| align=center|31 || || align=center|<ref name="wimbley">{{cite web|title=Tennessee Titans LB Kamerion Wimbley retires|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491637/article/tennessee-titans-lb-kamerion-wimbley-retires|work=NFL.com|publisher=|accessdate=May 7, 2015|date=May 7, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|May 7|| [[Kamerion Wimbley]] (Outside Linebacker) || [[Cleveland Browns]] <small>(2006-2009)</small><br />[[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2010-2011)</small><br />[[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2012-2014)</small>|| align=center|31 || || align=center|<ref name="wimbley">{{cite web|title=Tennessee Titans LB Kamerion Wimbley retires|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491637/article/tennessee-titans-lb-kamerion-wimbley-retires|work=NFL.com|date=May 7, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 8|| [[Corey Hilliard]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[New England Patriots]] <small>(2007)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2007-2008)</small><br />[[Cleveland Browns]] <small>(2009)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2009-2014)</small><br />[[New York Jets]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|30 || || align=center|<ref name="hilliard">{{cite web|title=Jets waive N.J. native Chris Pantale and Chris Young, announce Corey Hilliard's retirement|url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/05/jets_waive_chris_pantale_chris_young_announce_core.html|work=NJ.com|publisher=|accessdate=May 8, 2015|date=May 8, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|May 8|| [[Corey Hilliard]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[New England Patriots]] <small>(2007)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2007-2008)</small><br />[[Cleveland Browns]] <small>(2009)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2009-2014)</small><br />[[New York Jets]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|30 || || align=center|<ref name="hilliard">{{cite web|title=Jets waive N.J. native Chris Pantale and Chris Young, announce Corey Hilliard's retirement|url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/05/jets_waive_chris_pantale_chris_young_announce_core.html|work=NJ.com|date=May 8, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 8|| [[Josh Brent]] (Defensive Tackle) || [[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2010-2015)</small>|| align=center|27 || Previously retired on July 18, 2013 || align=center|<ref name="brent">{{cite web|title=After Playing 3 Games Last Year, DT Josh Brent Decides To Retire Again|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2015/05/08/after-playing-3-games-last-year-dt-josh-brent-decides-retire-again|work=DallasCowboys.com|publisher=|accessdate=May 8, 2015|date=May 8, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|May 8|| [[Josh Brent]] (Defensive Tackle) || [[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2010-2015)</small>|| align=center|27 || Previously retired on July 18, 2013 || align=center|<ref name="brent">{{cite web|title=After Playing 3 Games Last Year, DT Josh Brent Decides To Retire Again|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2015/05/08/after-playing-3-games-last-year-dt-josh-brent-decides-retire-again|work=DallasCowboys.com|date=May 8, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|May 18|| [[Justin Smith]] (Defensive Tackle) || [[Cincinnati Bengals]] <small>(2001-2007)</small><br />[[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2009-2014)</small>|| align=center|35 ||  || align=center|<ref name="j.smith">{{cite web|title=Niners defensive tackle Justin Smith retires|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000493140/article/niners-defensive-tackle-justin-smith-to-retire?campaign=Facebook_atn_news|work=NFL.com|accessdate=May 18, 2015|date=May 18, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|May 18|| [[Justin Smith]] (Defensive Tackle) || [[Cincinnati Bengals]] <small>(2001-2007)</small><br />[[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2009-2014)</small>|| align=center|35 ||  || align=center|<ref name="j.smith">{{cite web|title=Niners defensive tackle Justin Smith retires|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000493140/article/niners-defensive-tackle-justin-smith-to-retire?campaign=Facebook_atn_news|work=NFL.com|date=May 18, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|June 5|| [[Justin Blalock]] (Guard) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2007-2014)</small>|| align=center|31 ||  || align=center|<ref name="blalock">{{cite web|title=Justin Blalock retiring from NFL|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/15/justin-blalock-retiring-from-nfl/|work=NBCSports.com|accessdate=March 26, 2016|date=June 5, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|June 5|| [[Justin Blalock]] (Guard) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2007-2014)</small>|| align=center|31 ||  || align=center|<ref name="blalock">{{cite web|title=Justin Blalock retiring from NFL|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/15/justin-blalock-retiring-from-nfl/|work=NBCSports.com|date=June 5, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|June 15|| [[Anthony Davis (offensive tackle, born 1989)|Anthony Davis]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2010-2014)</small>|| align=center|25 ||  || align=center|<ref name="anthony davis">{{cite web|title=Anthony Davis of San Francisco 49ers retires|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000495822/article/anthony-davis-of-san-francisco-49ers-retires?campaign=Facebook_atn_wesseling|work=NFL.com|accessdate=June 5, 2015|date=June 5, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|June 15|| [[Anthony Davis (offensive tackle, born 1989)|Anthony Davis]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2010-2014)</small>|| align=center|25 ||  || align=center|<ref name="anthony davis">{{cite web|title=Anthony Davis of San Francisco 49ers retires|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000495822/article/anthony-davis-of-san-francisco-49ers-retires?campaign=Facebook_atn_wesseling|work=NFL.com|date=June 5, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 14|| [[Danieal Manning]] (Strong Safety/Return Specialist) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2006-2010)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2011-2013, 2014)</small><br />[[Cincinnati Bengals]] <small>(2014)</small>|| align=center|32 || || align=center|<ref name="danieal">{{cite web|title=S Danieal Manning announces retirement|url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/S-Danieal-Manning-announces-retirement/c8a465e5-598d-46be-9b41-28f786fa7971|work=HoustonTexans.com|publisher=|accessdate=July 14, 2015|date=July 14, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|July 14|| [[Danieal Manning]] (Strong Safety/Return Specialist) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2006-2010)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2011-2013, 2014)</small><br />[[Cincinnati Bengals]] <small>(2014)</small>|| align=center|32 || || align=center|<ref name="danieal">{{cite web|title=S Danieal Manning announces retirement|url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/S-Danieal-Manning-announces-retirement/c8a465e5-598d-46be-9b41-28f786fa7971|work=HoustonTexans.com|date=July 14, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 16|| [[Dan Connolly]] (Guard/Center) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2005-2006)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2007-2015)</small>|| align=center|32 || || align=center|<ref name="connolly">{{cite web|title=Patriots captain Dan Connolly 'at ease' with retirement|url=http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/13265711/veteran-ol-dan-connolly-new-england-patriots-retires|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=July 16, 2015|date=July 16, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|July 16|| [[Dan Connolly]] (Guard/Center) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2005-2006)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2007-2015)</small>|| align=center|32 || || align=center|<ref name="connolly">{{cite web|title=Patriots captain Dan Connolly 'at ease' with retirement|url=http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/13265711/veteran-ol-dan-connolly-new-england-patriots-retires|work=ESPN.com|date=July 16, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 24|| [[C.J. Wilson (cornerback)|C.J. Wilson]] (Cornerback) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2013)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2014-2015)</small>|| align=center|25 || Retired due to firework accidents. || align=center|<ref name="connolly">{{cite web|title=Bucs' C.J. Wilson retires after July 4 firework accident|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/report-c-j-wilson-chooses-to-retire-after-july-4-firework-accident-072415|work=FoxSports.com|accessdate=January 11, 2016|date=July 24, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|July 24|| [[C.J. Wilson (cornerback)|C.J. Wilson]] (Cornerback) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2013)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2014-2015)</small>|| align=center|25 || Retired due to firework accidents. || align=center|<ref name="connolly">{{cite web|title=Bucs' C.J. Wilson retires after July 4 firework accident|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/report-c-j-wilson-chooses-to-retire-after-july-4-firework-accident-072415|work=FoxSports.com|date=July 24, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 27|| [[Jonathan Martin]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2014)</small><br />[[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|25 || Retired due to a back injury || align=center|<ref name="martin">{{cite web|title=Jonathan Martin to retire|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/27/jonathan-martin-to-retire/|work=NBCSports.com|accessdate=March 23, 2016|date=July 27, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|July 27|| [[Jonathan Martin]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2014)</small><br />[[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|25 || Retired due to a back injury || align=center|<ref name="martin">{{cite web|title=Jonathan Martin to retire|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/27/jonathan-martin-to-retire/|work=NBCSports.com|date=July 27, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 29|| [[Chad Hamilton]] (Guard/Center) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|23 || Undrafted in 2015. Signed during training camp. || align=center|<ref name="hamilton">{{cite web|title=Bears rookie Chad Hamilton retires from football|url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-football/7/71/839475/bears-rookie-chad-hamilton-retires-football|work=Chicago.SunTimes.com|publisher=|accessdate=January 10, 2016|date=July 31, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|July 29|| [[Chad Hamilton]] (Guard/Center) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|23 || Undrafted in 2015. Signed during training camp. || align=center|<ref name="hamilton">{{cite web|title=Bears rookie Chad Hamilton retires from football|url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-football/7/71/839475/bears-rookie-chad-hamilton-retires-football|work=Chicago.SunTimes.com|date=July 31, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|July 30|| [[Keith Rivers]] (Linebacker) || [[Cincinnati Bengals]] <small>(2008-2011)</small><br />[[New York Giants]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2014)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|29 || || align=center|<ref name="rivers">{{cite web|title=Veteran LB Keith Rivers retiring from NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000504217/article/veteran-lb-keith-rivers-retiring-from-nfl|work=NFL.com|publisher=|accessdate=January 10, 2016|date=July 30, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|July 30|| [[Keith Rivers]] (Linebacker) || [[Cincinnati Bengals]] <small>(2008-2011)</small><br />[[New York Giants]] <small>(2012-2013)</small><br />[[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2014)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|29 || || align=center|<ref name="rivers">{{cite web|title=Veteran LB Keith Rivers retiring from NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000504217/article/veteran-lb-keith-rivers-retiring-from-nfl|work=NFL.com|date=July 30, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|August 4|| [[Chris Houston]] (Cornerback) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2007-2009)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2010-2013)</small><br />[[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|30 || || align=center|<ref name="houston">{{cite web|title=Panthers CB Chris Houston decides to retire|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20150805132818/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000506571/article/panthers-cb-chris-houston-decides-to-retire|work=NFL.com|publisher=|accessdate=January 10, 2016|date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|August 4|| [[Chris Houston]] (Cornerback) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2007-2009)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2010-2013)</small><br />[[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2015)</small>|| align=center|30 || || align=center|<ref name="houston">{{cite web|title=Panthers CB Chris Houston decides to retire|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20150805132818/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000506571/article/panthers-cb-chris-houston-decides-to-retire|work=NFL.com|date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|August 24|| [[Rob Sims]] (Guard) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2006-2009)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2010-2014)</small>|| align=center|31 || Retired due to leg injuries. || align=center|<ref name="sims">{{cite web|title=Longevity is Rob Sims' most gratifying feat|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/24/longevity-rob-sims-most-gratifying-feat/32301237/|work=DetroitLions.com|publisher=|accessdate=January 10, 2016|date=August 25, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|August 24|| [[Rob Sims]] (Guard) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2006-2009)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2010-2014)</small>|| align=center|31 || Retired due to leg injuries. || align=center|<ref name="sims">{{cite web|title=Longevity is Rob Sims' most gratifying feat|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/24/longevity-rob-sims-most-gratifying-feat/32301237/|work=DetroitLions.com|date=August 25, 2015}}</ref>
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 |align=center|August 25|| [[Chris Myers]] (Center) || [[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2005-2007)</small><br />[[Houston Texans]] <small>(2008-2014)</small>|| align=center|33 || Joined SportsRadio 610 before he retired. || align=center|<ref name="myers">{{cite web|title=Chris Myers Announces Retirement On SportsRadio 610
-|url=http://houston.cbslocal.com/2015/08/25/chris-myers-announces-retirement-on-sportsradio-610/|work=CBSLocal.com|accessdate=March 24, 2016|date=August 25, 2015}}</ref>
+|url=http://houston.cbslocal.com/2015/08/25/chris-myers-announces-retirement-on-sportsradio-610/|work=CBSLocal.com|date=August 25, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|August 26|| [[Osi Umenyiora]] (Defensive End/Linebacker) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2003-2012, 2015)</small><br />[[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2013-2014)</small>|| align=center|33 || Signed a 1-day contract with NYG. || align=center|<ref name="umenyiora">{{cite web|title=Osi Umenyiora retires after signing 1-day deal with Giants|url=http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/13517476/osi-umenyiora-retires-signing-one-day-contract-new-york-giants|work=ESPN.com|publisher=|accessdate=January 10, 2016|date=August 26, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|August 26|| [[Osi Umenyiora]] (Defensive End/Linebacker) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2003-2012, 2015)</small><br />[[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2013-2014)</small>|| align=center|33 || Signed a 1-day contract with NYG. || align=center|<ref name="umenyiora">{{cite web|title=Osi Umenyiora retires after signing 1-day deal with Giants|url=http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/13517476/osi-umenyiora-retires-signing-one-day-contract-new-york-giants|work=ESPN.com|publisher=|date=August 26, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|September 2|| [[Lance Briggs]] (Linebacker) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2003-2014)</small>|| align=center|34 || Joined CSN to cover the Bears || align=center|<ref name="briggs">{{cite web|title=Lance Briggs retires (probably) to join CSN Chicago's Bears coverage|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lance-briggs-retires--probably--to-join-csn-chicago-s-bears-coverage-193127010.html|work=Yahoo.com|accessdate=March 25, 2016|date=September 2, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|September 2|| [[Lance Briggs]] (Linebacker) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2003-2014)</small>|| align=center|34 || Joined CSN to cover the Bears || align=center|<ref name="briggs">{{cite web|title=Lance Briggs retires (probably) to join CSN Chicago's Bears coverage|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lance-briggs-retires--probably--to-join-csn-chicago-s-bears-coverage-193127010.html|work=Yahoo.com|date=September 2, 2015}}</ref>
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 |align=center|September 4|| [[Ken-Yon Rambo]] (Wide Receiver) || [[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2001)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2001-2003)</small><br />[[New York Jets]] <small>(2003-2004)</small>|| align=center|36 || Played in Canada from 2005-2012; signed a 1-day contract with Calgary Stampeders. || align=center|<ref name="ken-yon">{{cite web|title=Veteran WR Rambo retires as a Stampeder
-|url=http://www.tsn.ca/veteran-wr-rambo-retires-as-a-stampeder-1.355660|work=TSN.com|accessdate=March 30, 2016|date=September 4, 2015}}</ref>
+|url=http://www.tsn.ca/veteran-wr-rambo-retires-as-a-stampeder-1.355660|work=TSN.com|date=September 4, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|October 19|| [[Jermichael Finley]] (Tight End) || [[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2008-2013)</small>|| align=center|28 || Retired after sustaining a spinal injury in 2013 || align=center|<ref name="jermichael">{{cite web|title=Jermichael Finley retires from NFL; hadn't played since 2013 injury|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13925999/ex-green-bay-packers-tight-end-jermichael-finley-officially-retires-nfl|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=March 18, 2016|date=October 19, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|October 19|| [[Jermichael Finley]] (Tight End) || [[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2008-2013)</small>|| align=center|28 || Retired after sustaining a spinal injury in 2013 || align=center|<ref name="jermichael">{{cite web|title=Jermichael Finley retires from NFL; hadn't played since 2013 injury|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13925999/ex-green-bay-packers-tight-end-jermichael-finley-officially-retires-nfl|work=ESPN.com|date=October 19, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|October 22|| [[Brandon Lloyd]] (Wide Receiver) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2003-2006, 2014)</small><br />[[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2007-2008)</small><br />[[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2009-2011)</small><br />[[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2011)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|34 || || align=center|<ref name="lloyd">{{cite web|title=Brandon Lloyd retires from NFL after 11 seasons for six teams|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13947679/brandon-lloyd-retires-nfl-11-seasons|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=March 25, 2016|date=October 22, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|October 22|| [[Brandon Lloyd]] (Wide Receiver) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2003-2006, 2014)</small><br />[[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2007-2008)</small><br />[[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2009-2011)</small><br />[[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2011)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|34 || || align=center|<ref name="lloyd">{{cite web|title=Brandon Lloyd retires from NFL after 11 seasons for six teams|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13947679/brandon-lloyd-retires-nfl-11-seasons|work=ESPN.com|date=October 22, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|December 6|| [[Jonathan Vilma]] (Linebacker) || [[New York Jets]] <small>(2004-2007)</small><br />[[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2008-2013)</small>|| align=center|33 || || align=center|<ref name="vilma">{{cite web|title=Jonathan Vilma announces retirement, honored by Saints|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14303743/jonathan-vilma-officially-announces-retirement-new-orleans-saints|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=March 27, 2016|date=December 6, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|December 6|| [[Jonathan Vilma]] (Linebacker) || [[New York Jets]] <small>(2004-2007)</small><br />[[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2008-2013)</small>|| align=center|33 || || align=center|<ref name="vilma">{{cite web|title=Jonathan Vilma announces retirement, honored by Saints|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14303743/jonathan-vilma-officially-announces-retirement-new-orleans-saints|work=ESPN.com|date=December 6, 2015}}</ref>
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-|align=center|December 13|| [[Adam Carriker]] (Defensive End) || [[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2007-2009)</small><br />[[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2010-2014)</small>|| align=center|31 || Retired due to the leg injuries he sustained || align=center|<ref name="carriker">{{cite web|title=Former Husker Adam Carriker announces retirement|url=http://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/former-husker-adam-carriker-announces-retirement/article_9e4df8d6-a1f7-11e5-9e6d-fbf293f10bff.html|work=Omaha.com|accessdate=March 26, 2016|date=December 13, 2015}}</ref>
+|align=center|December 13|| [[Adam Carriker]] (Defensive End) || [[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2007-2009)</small><br />[[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2010-2014)</small>|| align=center|31 || Retired due to the leg injuries he sustained || align=center|<ref name="carriker">{{cite web|title=Former Husker Adam Carriker announces retirement|url=http://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/former-husker-adam-carriker-announces-retirement/article_9e4df8d6-a1f7-11e5-9e6d-fbf293f10bff.html|work=Omaha.com|date=December 13, 2015}}</ref>
 |}
-==2016==
+==2014==
+==2013==
 {|class="wikitable"
 |-
-! style="width:100px" | Date
+! style="width:100px"|Date
-! style="width:180px" | Name
+! style="width:180px"|Name
-! style="width:250px" | Team(s) played (years)
+! style="width:250px"|Team(s) played (years)
-! style="width:40px"  | Age
+! style="width:40px"|Age
-! style="width:290px" | Notes
+! style="width:290px"|Notes
-! style="width:40px"  | Ref.
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+|align=center|December 31|| [[Ryan Lilja]] (Center/Guard) || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2004, 2010-2012)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2004-2009)</small> ||
-|align=center|January 3|| [[Charles Woodson]] (Cornerback/Free Safety) || [[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(1998–2005, 2013-2015)</small><br />[[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2006-2012)</small> || align=center|39 || || align=center|<ref name="woodson">{{cite web|title=Raiders' Charles Woodson will retire after 2015 season|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25422568/raiders-charles-woodson-announces-retirement-after-2015-season|work=CBSSports.com|accessdate=January 18, 2016|date=January 16, 2016}}</ref>
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+|align=center|February 3|| [[Ray Lewis]] (Middle Linebacker) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(1996-2012)</small> || align=center|36 || ||
-|align=center|January 15|| [[Reggie Wayne]] (Wide Receiver) || [[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2001–2014)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|37 || Played for NE during pre-season || align=center|<ref name="reggie">{{cite web|title=Reggie Wayne: 'It was fun, but it's time' to retire|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14580425/veteran-wr-reggie-wayne-says-just-retire?ex_cid=sportscenterTW&sf18987374=1|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=January 18, 2016|date=January 16, 2016}}</ref>
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+|align=center|February 6|| [[Donald Driver]] (Wide receiver) || [[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(1999-2012)</small> || align=center|37 || ||
-|align=center|February 1|| [[Justin Tuck]] (Defensive End) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2005–2014)</small><br />[[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2014-2015)</small> || align=center|32 ||  || align=center|<ref name="tuck">{{cite web|title=Justin Tuck announces retirement after 11 seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000630928/article/justin-tuck-announces-retirement-after-11-seasons|work=NFL.com|accessdate=February 3, 2016|date=February 1, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 7|| [[Marshawn Lynch]] (Running Back) || [[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2007–2010)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2010-2015)</small> || align=center|29 ||  || align=center|<ref name="beastmode">{{cite web|title=Marshawn Lynch retires after nine seasons|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000634345/article/did-marshawn-lynch-just-retire|work=NFL.com|accessdate=February 9, 2016|date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>
+|align=center|February 22|| [[Matt Birk]] (Center) || [[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(1998-2008)</small><br />[[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2009-2012)</small> || align=center|36 || ||
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+|align=center|February 27|| [[Chris Kelsay]] (Defensive End) || [[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2003-2012)</small> || align=center|37 || ||
-|align=center|February 10|| [[Jon Beason]] (Middle Linebacker) || [[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2007–2013)</small><br />[[New York Giants]] <small>(2013-2015)</small> || align=center|31 || Torn pectoral sidelined him for all of the [[2015 NFL season]]. || align=center|<ref name="beason">{{cite web|title=Giants release Beatty, Schwartz; Jon Beason retires|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000635388/article/giants-release-beatty-schwartz-beason-may-retire?campaign=fb-nf-sf20687472-sf20687472|work=NFL.com|accessdate=February 10, 2016|date=February 10, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 16|| [[Rashean Mathis]] (Cornerback) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2003–2012)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2013-2015)</small> || align=center|35 ||  || align=center|
+|align=center|March 5|| [[Shawne Merriman]] (Linebacker) || [[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2005-2010)</small><br />[[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2010-2012)</small> || align=center|28 || ||
-<ref name="rashean">{{cite web|title=Lions CB Rashean Mathis retires from NFL|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/02/16/rashean-mathis-retires-detroit-lions/80456980/|work=DetroitFreePress.com|accessdate=February 16, 2016|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>
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-|align=center|February 16|| [[Jerod Mayo]] (Linebacker) || [[New England Patriots]] <small>(2008-2015)</small> || align=center|29 ||  || align=center|
+|align=center|March 7|| [[Jeff Saturday]] (Center) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(1998)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(1999-2011, 2013)</small><br />[[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|37 || Signed a 1-day contract with Colts to retire; Was hired for IND's marketing and community relations department ||
-<ref name="mayo">{{cite web|title=LB Jerod Mayo says he's 'retiring a Patriot' in Instagram post|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14788619/lb-jerod-mayo-bids-farewell-new-england-patriots-hints-retirement-instagram-post|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=February 17, 2016|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>
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+|align=center|March 11|| [[Chris Gamble]] (Cornerback) || [[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2004-2012)</small> || align=center|30 || ||
-|align=center|February 18|| [[Jared Allen]] (Defensive End) || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2004–2007)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2008–2013)</small><br />[[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2014–2015)</small><br />[[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="jared">{{cite web|title=Panthers DE Jared Allen announces his retirement via video|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14799393/carolina-panthers-defensive-end-jared-allen-announces-retirement|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=February 18, 2016|date=February 18, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
+|align=center|March 12|| [[Steve Hutchinson]] (Guard) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2001-2005)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2006-2011)</small><br />[[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|35 || Had right knee surgery prior to retiring ||
-|align=center|February 19|| [[Heath Miller]] (Tight End) || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] <small>(2005-2015)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="miller">{{cite web|title=Heath Miller retires after 11-year career|url=http://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2016/02/19/heath-miller-retirement-steelers/|work=USAToday.com|accessdate=February 19, 2016|date=February 19, 2016}}</ref>
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+|align=center|March 14|| [[Jeff Backus]] (Offensive tackle) || [[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2001-2012)</small> || align=center|34 || ||
-|align=center|March 7|| [[Peyton Manning]] (Quarterback) || [[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(1998–2011)</small><br />[[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2012-2015)</small> || align=center|39 ||  || align=left|<ref name="manning">{{cite web|title=Peyton Manning to retire after 18 NFL seasons, five MVPs, two titles and numerous records|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/03/06/peyton-manning-retires-colts-broncos-mvp-super-bowl-record-book/80244254/|work=USAToday.com|accessdate=March 6, 2016|date=March 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>align=right{{cite web|title=Emotional Peyton Manning officially retires after 18 seasons|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14921369/emotional-peyton-manning-officially-announces-retirement-18-seasons|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=March 7, 2016|date=March 7, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
+|align=center|March 25|| [[Todd McClure]] (Center) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(1999-2012)</small> || align=center|36 || ||
-|align=center|March 7|| [[Logan Mankins]] (Guard) || [[New England Patriots]] <small>(2005–2013)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2014-2015)</small> || align=center|33 ||  || align=center|<ref name="mankins">{{cite web|title=Logan Mankins retires after 11 seasons in NFL|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000641789/article/logan-mankins-retires-after-11-seasons-in-nfl|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 7, 2016|date=March 7, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|March 8|| [[Calvin Johnson]] (Wide Receiver) || [[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2007-2015)</small> || align=center|30 || ||align=center|<ref name="megatron">{{cite web|title=Lions announce Calvin Johnson has retired|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642221/article/lions-announce-calvin-johnson-has-retired|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 8, 2016|date=March 8, 2016}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 4|| [[Jason Hanson]] (Placekicker) || [[Detroit Lions]] <small>(1992-2012)</small> || align=center|42 || Oldest active NFL player prior to retirement ||
 |-
-|align=center|March 9|| [[Matt Hasselbeck]] (Quarterback) || [[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(1998–2000)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2001–2010)</small><br />[[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2011–2012)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2013-2015)</small> || align=center|40 || Will join ESPN as an analyst. || align=center|<ref name="hasselbeck">{{cite web|title=Matt Hasselbeck announces his retirement|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642630/article/matt-hasselbeck-announces-his-retirement|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 9, 2016|date=March 9, 2016}}</ref>
+|align=center|April 22|| [[Scott Fujita]] (Linebacker) || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2002-2004)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2005)</small><br />[[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2006-2009, 2013)</small><br />[[Cleveland Browns]] <small>(2010-2012)</small> || align=center|33 || Signed a 1-day contract with Saints to retire ||
 |-
+|align=center|May 1|| [[Al Harris (cornerback)|Al Harris]] (Cornerback) || [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(1997)</small><br />[[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(1998-2002)</small><br />[[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(2003-2010)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2010)</small><br />[[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2011)</small> || align=center|33 || Signed a 1-day contract with Packers to retire ||
-|align=center|March 18|| [[Tray Walker]] (Cornerback) || [[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|23 || Died in a dirt bike accident which took place on March 17 ||align=center|<ref name="walker">{{cite web|title=Ravens mourn loss of 23-year-old cornerback Tray Walker|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15009499/tray-walker-baltimore-ravens-dies-dirt-bike-accident|work=NFL.com|accessdate=March 18, 2016|date=March 18, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|March 28|| [[Husain Abdullah]] (Free Safety) || [[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2008–2011)</small><br />[[Kansas City Chiefs]] <small>(2013-2015)</small> || align=center|30 || Retired due to concerns of concussions || align=center|<ref name="abdullah">{{cite web|title='Personal health' primary reason for Husain Abdullah to retire|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15082468/husain-abdullah-announces-retirement-instagram-health-top-reason|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=March 28, 2016|date=March 28, 2016}}</ref>
+|align=center|May 2|| [[Nate Kaeding]] (Placekicker) || [[San Diego Chargers]] <small>(2004-2012)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2012)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|42 || Retired due to injuries ||
 |-
-|align=center|April 5|| [[Tyler Polumbus]] (Offensive tackle) || [[Denver Broncos]] <small>(2008-2010, 2015)</small><br />[[Detroit Lions]] <small>(2010)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2010–2011)</small><br />[[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2011–2014)</small><br />[[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|30 || || align=center|<ref name="polumbus">{{cite web|title=Tyler Polumbus announces his retirement
+|align=center|May 7|| [[John Kasay]] (Placekicker) || [[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(1991-1994)</small><br />[[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(1995-2010)</small><br />[[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2011)</small> || align=center|42 || Signed a 1-day contract with Panthers to retire ||
-|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Tyler-Polumbus-announces-his-retirement/48d4fa8c-bd52-4b63-9ecc-1d70a1affbeb|work=DenverBroncos.com|accessdate=April 5, 2016|date=April 5, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
+|align=center|May 9|| [[Gerald Sensabaugh]] (Safety) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2005-2008)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2009-2012)</small> || align=center|36 || Signed a 1-day contract with Cowboys to retire ||
-|align=center|April 6|| [[A.J. Tarpley]] (Linebacker) || [[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(2015)</small> || align=center|23 || Retired due to concussions ||align=center|<ref name="tarpley">{{cite web|title=A.J. Tarpley Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2630911-aj-tarpley-retires-latest-details-comments-and-reaction|work=BleacherReport.com|accessdate=April 7, 2016|date=April 6, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
-|align=center|April 8|| [[D'Brickashaw Ferguson]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[New York Jets]] <small>(2006-2015)</small> || align=center|32 || ||align=center|<ref name="d'brickashaw">{{cite web|title=D'Brickashaw Ferguson Retiring At Age 32
+|align=center|May 15|| [[Rolando McClain]] (Linebacker) || [[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2010-2012)</small><br />[[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|23 || Was placed on reserved/retired list by Ravens; Was involved in legal troubles ||
-|url=http://football.realgm.com/wiretap/36441/DBrickashaw-Ferguson-Retiring-At-Age-32|work=RealGM.com|accessdate=April 9, 2016|date=April 8, 2016}}</ref>
 |-
+|align=center|May 22|| [[Brian Urlacher]] (Linebacker) || [[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2000-2012)</small> || align=center|34 || ||
-|align=center|April 9|| [[Will Smith (defensive end)|Will Smith]] (Defensive End) || [[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2004–2013)</small><br />[[New England Patriots]] <small>(2014)</small> || align=center|34 || Was killed in a vehicular incident || align=center|<ref name="willsmith">{{cite web|title=Super Bowl Winner Will Smith Shot, Killed in New Orleans; Suspect Arrested|url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/super-bowl-winner-smith-shot-killed-orleans-suspect/story?id=38285569|work=ABCNews.com|accessdate=April 10, 2016|date=April 9, 2016}}</ref>
+|-
+|align=center|May 29|| [[Steve Smith (wide receiver, born 1985)|Steve Smith]] (Wide Receiver) || [[New York Giants]] <small>(2007-2010)</small><br />[[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(2011)</small><br />[[St. Louis Rams]] <small>(2012)</small><br />[[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|28 || Retired due to microfracture knee surgery and a mosaicplasty procedure late in the 2010 season; Not [[Steve Smith Sr (wide receiver, born 1979)|Steve Smith Sr.]] ||
+|-
+|align=center|May 30|| [[David Garrard]] (Quarterback) || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2002-2010)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|42 || Retired due to consistent knee swellings; placed on reserve/retired list; made a comeback with Jets in October ||
+|-
+|align=center|July 16|| [[Chris Cooley]] (Tight End) || [[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2004-2012)</small> || align=center|31 || Was hired as an analyst for Redskins ||
+|-
+|align=center|July 18|| [[Josh Brent]] (Nose Tackle) || [[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2010-2012)</small> || align=center|34 || Retired due to his charges of intoxicated manslaughter; later returned in 2014 ||
+|-
+|align=center|July 25|| [[Sedrick Ellis]] (Defensive Tackle) || [[New Orleans Saints]] <small>(2008-2012)</small><br />[[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|28 || ||
+|-
+|align=center|July 25|| [[Ryan Swope]] (Wide Receiver) || [[Arizona Cardinals]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|28 || Retired due to concussions; was placed on reserve/retired list ||
+|-
+|align=center|August 7|| [[Deon Grant]] (Safety) || [[Carolina Panthers]] <small>(2000-2003)</small><br />[[Jacksonville Jaguars]] <small>(2004-2006)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2007-2009)</small><br />[[New York Giants]] <small>(2010-2011)</small> || align=center|34 || Signed a 1-day contract with Giants to retire ||
+|-
+|align=center|August 7|| [[Brandon Moore (Guard)|Brandon Moore]] (Guard) || [[New York Jets]] <small>(2002, 2003-2012)</small><br />[[Dallas Cowboys]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|33 || ||
+|-
+|align=center|August 12|| [[Ryan Longwell]] (Kicker) || [[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(1997)</small><br />[[Green Bay Packers]] <small>(1997-2005)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2006-2011)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2012)</small> || align=center|37 || Signed a 1-day contract with Giants to retire ||
+|-
+|align=center|August 15|| [[Brendon Ayanbadejo]] (Linebacker/Special teamer) || [[Atlanta Falcons]] <small>(1999)</small><br />[[Chicago Bears]] <small>(2000, 2005-2007)</small><br />[[Baltimore Ravens]] <small>(2001, 2008-2012)</small><br />[[Miami Dolphins]] <small>(2003-2004)</small> || align=center|35 || Played in the CFL from 2000-2002 ||
+|-
+|align=center|August 31|| [[Antoine Winfield]] (Cornerback) || [[Buffalo Bills]] <small>(1999-2003)</small><br />[[Minnesota Vikings]] <small>(2004-2012)</small><br />[[Seattle Seahawks]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|36 || ||
+|-
+|align=center|December 27|| [[Nnamdi Asomugha]] (Cornerback) || [[Oakland Raiders]] <small>(2003-2010)</small><br />[[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(2011-2012)</small><br />[[San Francisco 49ers]] <small>(2013)</small> || align=center|31 || Signed a 1-day contract with Raiders to retire ||
 |}
-==Reference==
+==2010==
-{{Reflist}}
+{|class="wikitable"
+|-
+! style="width:100px"|Date
+! style="width:180px"|Name
+! style="width:250px"|Team(s) played (years)
+! style="width:40px"|Age
+! style="width:290px"|Notes
+|-
+|align=center|March 4|| [[Chris Samuels]] (Offensive Tackle) || [[Washington Redskins]] <small>(2000-2009)</small> || align=center|32 || Retired due to spinal stenosis ||
+|-
+|}
+==2007==
+{|class="wikitable"
+|-
+! style="width:100px"|Date
+! style="width:180px"|Name
+! style="width:250px"|Team(s) played (years)
+! style="width:40px"|Age
+! style="width:290px"|Notes
+|-
+|align=center|October 25|| [[Corey Simon]] (Defensive Tackle) || [[Philadelphia Eagles]] <small>(2000-2004)</small><br />[[Indianapolis Colts]] <small>(2005-2006)</small><br />[[Tennessee Titans]] <small>(2007)</small>|| align=center|32 || Retired due to polyarthritis ||
+|-
+|}
 [[Category:Former players]]