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Pat O'Connor Retires After 9-Year NFL Run | Detroit Lions News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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Summary
Pat O’Connor, the gritty defensive lineman who spent nine years in the NFL, has officially retired — and it’s a full-circle moment. Drafted in the seventh round by the Detroit Lions in 2017, he later won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before returning home to finish his career with the Lions. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he thanked fans and reflected on how his younger self would’ve laughed at the idea of a nine-year run with just two teams. A late-round pick who carved out a solid career in 88 games, O’Connor’s versatility on defense and special teams made him a valuable depth piece — and his retirement doesn’t shake the Lions’ plans, since he wasn’t a key contributor heading into training camp. His departure, however, leaves a void for a team that valued his all-around impact. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72fd8354ec636f72