Logan Ryan, the versatile defensive back who won a pair of Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL after spending 11 seasons in the league.
Ryan was a third-round pick of the Patriots out of Rutgers back in 2013, and he quickly emerged as a starter and one of the team’s best defensive backs. The Pats won Super Bowls during his second and fourth NFL seasons, and Ryan then moved on to play three years for the Tennessee Titans, two for the New York Giants and one each with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers. He totaled 19 interceptions, 98 passes defended, 15 forced fumbles, and even 13 sacks and 26 QB hits as a blitzer off the edge.
Ryan released a video on Twitter making the formal announcement and detailing both his career and why he is thankful to each of the five organizations for which he played.
“Man, what a great career, what a ride it was. Beautiful journey of highs and lows … Shout out to my friends, my family, my teammates, all those who supported me. I try to play the right way, I try to play my hardest at all times.
“Shout out to the New England Patriots. Thank you for drafting me, believing in me, making me a two-time Super Bowl champion. Thank you to the Tennessee Titans for bringing me down there, becoming a franchise player, and supporting RARF — my animal foundation was birthed there and you guys took that in. We did so much on and off the field with the playoff runs.
“The New York Giants, bringing me home back to New Jersey during the COVID years. Literally saving my wife’s life. Thank you so much to the training staff and organization for saving my wife, Ashley. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I found my forever home here. My kids are raised, growing up in Florida. They have stability, which meant so much to me as a father.
“And finally, the San Francisco 49ers for bringing me off the cruise…
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Author : Jared Dubin
Publish date : 2024-04-09 14:19:03
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