Veteran offensive lineman Andrus Peat retires after 11-year NFL career

Veteran offensive lineman Andrus Peat has officially announced his retirement from the NFL, bringing an end to an accomplished 11-year career highlighted by three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and more than a decade of experience protecting quarterbacks and opening running lanes.

Peat, 32, shared the news in an emotional post on Instagram, reflecting on the impact football had on his life.

“11 years in the league, I gave it everything I had. I may be walking away from football, but not from the lessons it taught me,” Peat wrote.

A former first-round pick, Peat was selected No. 13 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2015 NFL Draft after a standout collegiate career at Stanford. He quickly became a cornerstone of New Orleans’ offensive line, spending the first nine seasons of his career with the franchise.

From Pro Bowls to retirement

During his tenure with the Saints, Peat appeared in 117 games, including postseason contests, while making 108 starts. His consistency and versatility earned him three straight Pro Bowl selections from 2018 through 2020, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s dependable interior linemen.

Following his lengthy run in New Orleans, Peat signed with the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2024 season. He appeared in 15 games and made one start, adding another chapter to a football family legacy. His father, Todd Peat, also played guard for the Raiders during the 1990, 1992, and 1993 seasons.

Peat spent his final NFL campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, appearing in six games while making three starts before deciding to step away from the game.

Although injuries occasionally interrupted his career, Peat’s longevity, professionalism, and durability allowed him to remain a valuable veteran presence for more than a decade.

As he transitions into retirement, Peat leaves behind a legacy of reliability, toughness, and leadership. His career serves as a testament to consistency in one of football’s most demanding positions, and his impact on every locker room he entered will be remembered long after his final snap.

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