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FB Roosevelt Nix Announces His Retirement

Former Pittsburgh Steelers’ FB Roosevelt Nix has announced his retirement, he confirmed to me Tuesday morning. Nix sent out an Instagram post strongly hinting at the news this morning.

In it, he writes a message to Steelers’ Nation.

“To the Steelers and Steeler nation, there is no other fan base or stadium I would have wanted to play in front of every Sunday! I’m forever indebted to you all! Thank you for all the amazing memories and experiences”

An undrafted defensive lineman out of Kent State, Nix originally signed with the Atlanta Falcons.