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Former Eagles, Buccaneers, Patriots defensive tackle Beau Allen announces retirement

After seven seasons, Beau Allen has announced his retirement from the NFL.

The former Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots defensive tackle did so Friday afternoon on Twitter, thanking those along the way for a career that spanned 93 games and a Lombardi Trophy.

“My time in Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and New England was spent with so many amazing teammates, coaches and support staff,” Allen’s statement read in part. “You guys have done so much for me, I can’t even begin to thank you all. At the end of the day, it’s you all that I will miss most about the game — let’s not be strangers.