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Shane Lemieux Retires From NFL at 28 After Injury-Plagued Six Seasons

He cites five surgeries and a desire to protect his long-term health.

Overview

  • Lemieux announced Tuesday on LinkedIn that he is stepping away after six seasons in the league.
  • The former Oregon standout was a 2020 fifth-round pick by the Giants and started nine games as a rookie.
  • His major injuries included a 2021 patellar tendon tear, a toe injury that led to injured reserve in 2022, and a biceps tear in 2023.
  • He made four starts for the Saints in 2024, then spent 2025 on the Seahawks' practice squad and practice-squad injured reserve without a call-up to the 53-man roster.
  • He earned a Super Bowl ring with Seattle as a practice-squad member this year and says he will explore life beyond playing.