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Pat O'Connor Retires After 9-Year NFL Run | Detroit Lions News
Pat O’Connor, the gritty defensive lineman who spent nine years in the NFL, has officially retired — and it’s a full-circle moment. Drafted in the seventh round by the Detroit Lions in 2017, he later won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before returning home to finish his career with the Lions. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he thanked fans and reflected on how his younger self would’ve laughed at the idea of a nine-year run with just two teams. A late-round pick who carved out a solid career in 88 games, O’Connor’s versatility on defense and special teams made him a valuable depth…
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