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Breiden Fehoko Retires From NFL at 29 After Injury Setbacks

He cites lingering injuries, prioritizing health and family.

Overview

  • Fehoko announced his retirement Friday in posts on Instagram and X, closing a five-year pro career that began as an undrafted free agent.
  • He suffered a shoulder injury during Steelers training in 2023 and was released with an injury settlement before returning on the practice squad.
  • He was elevated for two games with Pittsburgh in 2023, was not elevated in 2024, and finished his NFL tenure with 36 tackles as a run-stopping nose tackle.
  • He dropped 37 pounds in the offseason in an effort to regain explosiveness but chose to step away after ongoing setbacks.
  • He starred at Texas Tech before transferring to LSU, where he was part of the Tigers’ 2019 national championship team, and later signed with the Chargers in 2020.