Veteran defensive end and former Buccaneer Robert Ayers has retired after nine seasons in the NFL.
THATS ALL FOLKS • SO THANKFUL… Was a helluva run @NFL but the time has come.. On to the next chapter of life…. #Retired #Blessed https://t.co/NEibDgqw3N
— Robert E. Ayers Jr (@1_900_ayersjr) July 16, 2019
Ayers was a Denver Broncos 2009 first-round draft pick out of the University of Tennessee. He played for four different teams (Broncos, Giants, Buccaneers, and Lions) in his nine years.
Ayers career stats are as follows:
Total tackles:257
Sacks:35.0
Pass deflections:14
Forced fumbles:8
Fumble recoveries:3
Defensive touchdowns:1
Ayers signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions in August of 2018 only to be released the next day. He was not signed by a team since his release.
