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Anthony Barr to Retire After Ten NFL Seasons

He will depart in the coming weeks to dedicate himself fully to his foundation’s scholarship programs for single-parent families.

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 through his Raise The Barr Fund that he will retire after ten NFL seasons with his departure scheduled in the coming weeks.
  • A 2014 first-round pick by the Vikings, he earned four straight Pro Bowl selections from 2015 to 2018 and finishes with 18.5 sacks plus 336 solo tackles, 15th in franchise history.
  • Barr spent nine seasons with Minnesota before joining the Cowboys for 2022, where he mentored Micah Parsons, and returned to the Vikings in 2023 after sitting out 2024.
  • Since founding Raise The Barr Fund in 2016, he has awarded over $378,000 in scholarships and emergency grants to single-parent families pursuing higher education.
  • His community work earned a 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination and included social justice advocacy following George Floyd’s death.