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Anthony Barr Retires After 10 NFL Seasons

He will shift focus to his Raise The Barr foundation to grow scholarship, grant, mentorship, emergency aid programs

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 09: Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings waves to fans in the stands fan as he walks off the field after a 31-17 win over the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Oct 13, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (24) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Barr announced his retirement on August 5 through his Raise The Barr Fund social media channels after sitting out the 2024 season.
  • He concludes a decade-long career that featured nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and a 2022 stint with the Dallas Cowboys.
  • A four-time Pro Bowl selection from 2015 to 2018, Barr finished his career with 554 tackles and 18.5 sacks.
  • The Raise The Barr foundation, launched in 2016, has awarded nearly $378,000 in scholarships and grants to single-parent college students.
  • Following his playing days, Barr will dedicate himself full-time to expanding his foundation’s educational and community support initiatives.