Former Broncos, Giants and Buccaneers defensive end Robert Ayers announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.
Ayers last played in 2017, appearing in 12 games with Tampa Bay.
"That's all folks, so thankful," Ayers wrote on Twitter. "Was a helluva run NFL but the time has come. On to the next chapter of life."
The Tennessee product was drafted by the Broncos with the No. 18 pick in the 2009 NFL draft. Ayers spent five seasons in Denver before joining the Giants in 2014.
Ayers recorded a career-high nine sacks with New York in 2015.