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Lorenzo Carter Abruptly Retires on Eve of Titans Training Camp

His retirement on July 22 leaves the Titans with seven active edge rushers for training camp.

Lorenzo Carter #59 of the New York Giants in action against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium on October 24, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3.
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Overview

  • Carter informed the Titans on July 22 that he will retire and will be placed on the NFL’s Reserve/Retired list.
  • He signed with Tennessee this spring on a one‐year deal and took part in all offseason practices before opting to step away.
  • Selected 66th overall by the Giants in 2018, he delivered a breakout 2021 season with 50 tackles, five sacks and his first career interception.
  • After four years in New York, Carter parlayed a full 17-game campaign for the Falcons in 2022 into a multi-year contract before joining the Titans.
  • Tennessee’s current edge-rusher group includes Arden Key, Dre’Mont Jones, Femi Oladejo, Jaylen Harrell, Ali Gaye, Titus Leo and Desmond Evans.