Veteran offensive tackle Donovan Smith announced his retirement on Sunday, ending a nine-season NFL career. Smith, who turns 32 this year, has not played in a game since 2023.
In his retirement announcement, Smith wrote:
"Dear Football, When I first started out this journey in seventh grade, I didn’t know what the other side would hold. . . . Football has made me feel and experience every emotion imaginable.
Thank you to all that has helped me through the years along my football career. It has allowed me to grow and experience life in ways I can’t put into words."
Smith was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He spent eight seasons with the Bucs before joining the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023.
Over his career, Smith won two Super Bowl rings—one with Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV and another with Kansas City in Super Bowl LVIII. He started all 136 games he played, demonstrating durability and consistency throughout his tenure.
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