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Purdue, Muncie Central great Ryan Kerrigan retires from NFL

A Purdue and Muncie Central all-time great is hanging up his helmet.

Ryan Kerrigan signed a one-day contract Friday with the Washington Commanders so he could retire as a member of the franchise that drafted him in the first round (16th overall) in 2011.

The 33-year-old played 10 years in Washington, compiling 95.5 sacks, earning All-Rookie honors in 2011. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021.

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From 2007-10 at Purdue, Kerrigan compiled 33.5 sacks and forced 14 fumbles.