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Offensive lineman Gosder Cherilus announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after a nine-year career.
The 32-year-old Boston College product confirmed his decision on social media:
Cherilus entered the league as the No. 17 pick in the 2008 draft and played for the Detroit Lions from 2008 to 2012, the Indianapolis Colts from 2013 to 2014 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2015 to 2016.
He was durable, appearing in at least 12 games every season. He played all 16 as a rookie, as well as three straight from 2011 to 2013.