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Pat O’Connor, a seventh-round draft pick in 2017, is retiring after a nine-year NFL journey that defied expectations. Drafted by Detroit, he spent his first season on the practice squad before heading to Tampa Bay, where he spent six years grinding on special teams. In a full-circle moment, he returned to Detroit in 2024, playing more snaps than ever before and becoming a respected locker room presence. With 88 games, 52 tackles, and 2.5 sacks, he capped his career with a Super Bowl ring and heartfelt tributes from teammates like Aidan Hutchinson. Now, O’Connor is ready to step into the “real…
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