Jaguars center Brandon Linder announced his retirement Monday after eight NFL seasons.
Linder, 30, played all eight years of his career with Jacksonville.
“Eight years ago, you welcomed me like a family member and have continued to support me unconditionally,” Linder wrote in a statement. “After much reflection, I have realized that the man I currently aspire to be is no longer aligning with the person I must become to play this game. It is at this time that I have decided to close this chapter of my life and retire from the NFL.”
Linder was drafted by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.