Markus Golden Announces Retirement from NFL

Markus Golden, a veteran linebacker, has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons. He made the announcement via Instagram, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to pursue his dreams and thanking his family, friends, and former teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Drafted in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Cardinals, Golden recorded impressive career stats, including 343 tackles and 51 sacks, with three seasons of double-digit sacks. His career peak came in 2016 with 12.5 sacks, and he also contributed in the postseason, playing in three playoff games. Golden's retirement follows his brief return to the Steelers, where he was placed on the reserve/retired list earlier this month. At 33, he leaves behind a legacy as a passionate and dedicated player in the league.