Vikings' Anthony Barr announces retirement through charity group

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EAGAN, Minn. -- Linebacker Anthony Barr is planning to retire after spending most of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, according to a social media post from his Raise the Barr organization.

Barr, 33, last played in 2023. He has not yet commented on the decision.

The Vikings made Barr the No. 9 overall pick of the 2014 draft, their first selection after hiring defensive-minded Mike Zimmer as their head coach. Barr fit the type of versatile off-ball linebacker Zimmer considered essential for his scheme.

Linebacker Anthony Barr, who last played in 2023, spent nine of his 10 NFL seasons with the Vikings.He burst onto the scene as a rookie with four sacks, 70 tackles and…