Former Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End Retires from Football
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron announced his retirement from football in a post on Instagram on Wednesday.
Ebron, 31, had not played competitively since his last season with the Steelers in 2021. He suffered a season-ending knee injury while playing with the Steelersthat year that required surgery, and did not sign with a team despite saying his knee was healthy enough to play in 2022.
The following season, Ebron announced a comeback, saying “Can’t wait to get back on the field this year! I HAD to let my body heal. Now, I feel better than ever,” but was again unable to secure an NFL gig.
On Wednesday, the former Steelers tight end announced the end of that comeback bid.
“A Career Is A Career!” he wrote on Instagram. “Im Proud Of Me! Thankful for everyone along this journey ?. #Retired“
A Greensboro, North Carolina native, Ebron played at North Carolina and was a first-round draft pick of the Detroit Lions in 2014. Ebron played four seasons with the Lions, two with the Indianapolis Colts and two with the Steelers in his eight-year NFL career.
Ebron’s best season came in 2018 with Indianapolis, when he caught 66 passes for 750 yards and 13 touchdowns — all career highs. He was elected to his only Pro Bowl appearance.
Ebron signed a two-year deal with the Steelers in 2020. Replayed in 15 games as the primary starter in 2020, catching 56 passes for 558 yards, and then played in eight games in 2021 before his injury. Then-rookie Pat Freiermuth became the team’s starting tight end after Ebron’s injury.
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