Veteran offensive sort out Marcus Gilbert, who opted out of the 2020 season attributable to coronavirus considerations, introduced his retirement on Monday.
He made the announcement by way of an announcement launched on Twitter, saying he “will eternally stay grateful for the reminiscences, experiences, friendships and successes soccer has offered me.”
Thanks for all the assist over time. I can not wait to share my subsequent chapter of life with you all. pic.twitter.com/JjCQ4xGwgE
— Marcus Gilbert (@MarcusGilbert88) April 26, 2021
Gilbert, 33, performed eight seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who chosen him within the second spherical of the 2011 draft, and appeared in 88 video games, making 87 begins at proper sort out.
“I wish to ship a particular thanks to the Rooney household, Coach [Mike] Tomlin, Coach [Sean] Kugler and [GM] Kevin Colbert for drafting me in 2011 and giving me the chance to dwell my dream and play for The Pittsburgh Steelers for eight years, cheered on by the assist of one of the best followers within the Nationwide Soccer League,” he wrote.
Gilbert was traded to the Arizona Cardinals earlier than the 2019 season however missed all the season due to a torn ACL. He re-signed with the Cardinals on a one-year contract final offseason however then selected to decide out.
“Though my tenure with the Arizona Cardinals was quick, I cherished my time within the Grand Canyon State. I want Coach [Kliff] Kingsbury and the Arizona Cardinals one of the best of luck this season,” he wrote.