Overview
- Multiple outlets cite Houston reporter Aaron Wilson reporting that veteran defensive lineman Denico Autry is expected to retire though Autry has not issued a public statement and no team has confirmed it.
- Autry is currently a free agent so the reports describe an anticipated personal decision rather than a formal roster move by a club.
- He rose from an undrafted 2014 signing to a steady starter and pass rusher, beginning with four seasons in Oakland/Las Vegas before landing multi-year deals with the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.
- His final two seasons were with the Houston Texans, where a six-game suspension for violating the NFL PED policy delayed one season and a knee injury limited his most recent campaign and availability.
- If he does retire his likely final ledger will be 331 tackles and 65.5 sacks in 164 games with an additional 17 tackles and 5.5 sacks in nine playoff appearances, a record that underscores the value of undrafted players who develop into reliable interior pass rushers.