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Stefen Wisniewski, Pittsburgh Native And One-Time Steelers OL, Announces Retirement

Western PA native and for a brief time in 2020, Pittsburgh Steeler, offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski announced his retirement Thursday morning. Wisniewski shared a post and video on Twitter announcing the decision.

I have an announcement to make : pic.twitter.com/0ZHD3Kvp9b

“After ten seasons in the NFL, I’m retiring,” Wisniewski said in the video. “Absolutely loved playing the game of football. But after ten years, my body, my mind, and my heart are telling me to move on.”

He grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Central Catholic High School before committing and playing for Penn State.