New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Zach Strief (64) sets to block against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)
Jeff HaynesZach Strief is expected to retire after 12 seasons in New Orleans, according to a report by the NFL Network's Ian Rapaport.
Strief, who admitted last summer that he was ready to walk away if he felt like the Saints had a capable replacement at his familiar right tackle spot, said after the season that he wanted to take some time to decide, given that his final season ended on injured reserve due to a torn ACL and MCL suffered against the Dolphins.