Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara announced his retirement in a thoughtful post on Instagram Tuesday evening.
After some introspection and meditation I have decided to step away from the NFL.
The game of football has been the largest part of my life for the greater of 18 years, 8 of which I have been fortunate enough to play at the professional level. 4 of those with my brother ♥ufe0f The experiences, friendships, and camaraderie I have been lucky enough to share with my teammates, coaches, and peers is something I will forever be grateful for.