The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were already in a hole at the game’s most important position following Tom Brady’s retirement. Now, head coach Bruce Arians, offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, and the rest of Tampa Bay’s offensive coaching staff has another hill to climb this offseason. On Sunday, left guard Ali Marpet announced his retirement from professional football — at age 28.
#Bucs Pro Bowl guard Ali Marpet has made the decision to retire at age 28. The Super Bowl champion started since he entered the NFL from little Hobart College and has been stellar. Now, calls it quits. pic.twitter.com/JCcjRLPlkg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 27, 2022