Overview

• Leno announced his retirement on Instagram at 2:46 p.m. on October 14, 2025, matching the exact time of his family's loss in 2023.
• He wrote that he had been mentally and emotionally done with football since that day and that his priorities have centered on family.
• The left tackle played 10 NFL seasons with the Bears and Commanders, appearing in 149 regular-season games with 141 starts and earning a Pro Bowl selection.
• He earned four NFLPA Community MVP honors and received recognition that included nominations for the Walter Payton Man of the Year and the Alan Page Community Assist Award.
• Washington released him during the 2024 offseason under new leadership, with reports noting the move preceded a planned hip surgery.