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Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman John Leglue announced his NFL retirement on X on Monday.
For the second day in a row, a former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman retired. On Monday, it was interior offensive lineman John Leglue.
The 29-year-old revealed his retirement plans via a social media post on X.
“Forever grateful for the opportunity to have achieved my childhood dream of competing at the highest level. Many dream of playing in the NFL, but few truly understand the discipline, sacrifice, and commitment it takes to get there. I’m thankful for every high, low, scar, lesson, and brother this sport brought into my life,” wrote Leglue.
“Thank you to every coach, teammate, and organization that believed in a small town Louisiana kid and gave me the chance to live out this dream. To Tulane University and every NFL team I had the honor of playing for, thank you for trusting me and allowing me to wear your colors.”
Leglue didn’t specifically mention the Steelers in his message. But of the four pictures he included with his message, three of them were with Leglue wearing black and gold.
“To the game that gave me everything, thank you,” concluded Leglue. “Excited for this next chapter.”
Forever grateful for the opportunity to have achieved my childhood dream of competing at the highest level. Many dream of playing in the NFL, but few truly understand the discipline, sacrifice, and commitment it takes to get there. I’m thankful for every high, low, scar, lesson,
Leglue played six games with the Steelers during the 2021 season. He started five of those contests.
The only other NFL regular season appearance he made was with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. Leglue also experienced training camp or practice squad stints with the Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams.
He was last on an NFL roster in August with the Rams.
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb
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