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Ali Marpet announces retirement

Just when you thought things couldn't become more questionable for the Buccaneers this upcoming season, their Pro Bowl guard Ali Marpet took to Instagram to announce his retirement;

#Bucs Pro Bowl guard Ali Marpet has made the decision to retire at age 28. The Super Bowl champion started since he entered the NFL from little Hobart College and has been stellar. Now, calls it quits. pic.twitter.com/JCcjRLPlkg

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 27, 2022

This creates a huge need along the offensive line for Tampa Bay when guard Alex Cappa and center Ryan Jensen are already set to become free agents.