Former Steelers offensive lineman announces retirement
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 19: Zach Banner #72 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the game against theTennessee Titans at Heinz Field on December 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesFormer Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Zach Banner announced his retirement from football on social media.
This is that announcement that every professional athlete hates to make," Banner said. You try your hardest to play and perform at a high level as long as you can. You work so many hours and days on and off the field to chase your dreams and goals, and you don't really have time to process that announcement. But, I'm here no so I am officially going to retire from the National Football League..."
Banner was drafted in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts out of USC. He joined the Steelers in 2019, appearing in 22 games for Pittsburgh from 2019-21. Banner most recently played for the Houston Roughnecks in the UFL in 2025.
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