Pro Football Focus · Apr 24, 2017
Former top tackle Jake Long announces retirement
Former Dolphins first-round pick Jake Long announced his retirement on Monday after an illustrious nine-year career marred by injuries toward the end.
Long made an immediate impact on the field as a rookie, finishing the 2008 season ranked 11th among all offensive tackles with an overall grade of 86.9.
In terms of overall grade, Long graded out as a top-20 tackle (with two appearances in the top-three) in each of his first four seasons. Long’s highest single-season grade came over 1,074 snaps in 2010; he finished that season ranked second among all offensive tackles with a 91.7 overall grade.
