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Former NY Jets DT Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison retires from NFL

Following a nine-season career in the NFL, former New York Jets defensive lineman Damon “Snacks” Harrison took to Twitter to announce his retirement at age 32. Harrison finishes his career with 494 combined tackles and 11 sacks.

Leaving out the same way I came in…with my head held high and unapologetic. It’s been real @NFL ud83dude4fud83cudffe thanks for giving a kid from the projects of New Iberia & Lake Charles Louisiana a chance. I made history!!! They said I couldn’t do it but I did it! #Rags2Riches Snacks OUT u270cud83cudffe pic.