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Pat O'Connor Retires After Grind | Detroit Lions News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 76
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Summary
Pat O’Connor, the gritty defensive lineman who clawed his way through the NFL for years, has officially retired after a career defined by persistence and heart. Drafted by the Lions in 2017, he began his journey with Tampa Bay, where he earned a Super Bowl ring in 2020 and battled through multiple cuts and re-signings. He finished with 88 games, a career-high 18 tackles in 2024, and added 10 more tackles in his final season. O’Connor’s story is one of relentless hustle — grinding on the edges of rosters, never giving up, and ultimately walking away with his helmet held high, proud of a solid, hard-earned career. 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/30100c646eda6bf2