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Buffalo Bills linebacker suddenly announces retirement

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 9/21/23

A Buffalo Bills linebacker announced his intention Thursday to retire from the NFL after spending nine seasons in the league. The move came in Week 3 as the 1-1 Bills prepare to play the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

A Buffalo Bills linebacker retired

According to Mike Garafolo with the NFL Network, linebacker Christian Kirksey told the Bills he is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL.

After a successful nine-year career, LB Christian Kirksey has informed the #Bills he intends to retire, according to his agents. The 2014 third-round pick of the #Browns walks away after recording 778 tackles, 16.5 sacks and seven interceptions.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 21, 2023

The Cleveland Browns drafted Kirksey in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He recorded 778 total tackles, 16.5 sacks, 18 passes defensed and seven interceptions in his career.

Kirksey made 94 starts during his nine seasons in the league. He spent time with the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans. The Texans released Kirksey at the end of training camp this year.

The Bills signed him to their practice squad for this season.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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