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Breiden Fehoko Retires From NFL at 29

He framed the decision as the right time following a journey from LSU champion to undrafted pro.

Overview

  • Fehoko announced his retirement on Friday via Instagram, saying he felt fulfilled and ready for a new chapter with family.
  • The defensive tackle entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020 and logged 36 tackles across 19 games.
  • He later joined the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, spending time on the practice squad with two elevations in 2023 and none in 2024 before a pre-2025 release.
  • Coverage links his exit to prior health setbacks, including a shoulder injury with Pittsburgh and a reported injury settlement, though he did not cite a specific medical reason.
  • A native of Hawaii and a member of LSU’s 2019 national title team, he drew supportive messages from fans and former teammates on social media.