Overview
- Nijman announced his decision on Instagram on March 12, closing a career that began as an undrafted signing out of Virginia Tech.
- He appeared in 99 games with 29 starts for the Packers and Panthers, including a career-high 13 starts at left tackle for Green Bay in 2022.
- In Carolina he worked as a swing tackle across two seasons, playing 32 games with seven starts and finishing a playoff game at left tackle without allowing a sack.
- He entered free agency this week, and ESPN reported the Panthers offered a contract, but he chose to retire as the team added tackle Stone Forsythe.
- His Panthers deal in 2024 was two years for up to $8 million, and career earnings are estimated near $14 million, per financial tracking sites.