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Washington Commanders‘ standout lineman Chase Roullier has officially announced his retirement from the NFL.
At the age of 29, Roullier has decided to hang up his cleats and move on from the sport he has dedicated much of his life to.
Drafted in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Roullier entered the league as an unheralded prospect. However, it didn’t take long for him to prove his worth and silence any doubters with his consistently solid performances.
Throughout his six-year career, Roullier made 63 impressive starts and participated in a total of 69 games.
Roullier made his retirement announcement via a heartfelt post on Instagram, where he revealed that his extensive injury history played a significant role in his decision.
Over the past two years, the talented center has been plagued by injuries, limiting his appearances on the field to just 10 games.
The past two years have been particularly challenging for Roullier, both physically and mentally. Suffering a fractured fibula midway through the 2021 season and tearing his MCL in Week Two of the previous year, Roullier endured a grueling road to recovery.
These injuries forced him to spend extensive time away from the game, undergoing surgeries and enduring rigorous rehabilitation programs.
Roullier’s retirement marks the end of a notable career that saw him become a reliable and respected presence on the Commanders’ offensive line.
His departure will undoubtedly leave a void in the team, as his contributions and leadership on and off the field will be sorely missed.