{"id":773339,"date":"2026-02-24T14:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/773339\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:06:18","slug":"nfl-stars-react-to-bradley-bozemans-retirement-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/773339\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Stars react to Bradley Bozeman\u2019s retirement announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bradley Bozeman is calling it a career. The 31-year-old offensive lineman announced his retirement Monday through Instagram, wrapping up eight seasons in the NFL. The news caught plenty of people by surprise since he started every game for the Los Angeles Chargers last year and did not show signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n

Bozeman shared a series of photos from his time in the league, spanning stops with the Chargers, Carolina Panthers, and Baltimore Ravens.<\/p>\n

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His post touched on the coaches who shaped him, the teammates who had his back, and the fans who supported him along the way. He made it clear the decision wasn\u2019t easy but felt right.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis game has given me so much \u2014 lessons, lifelong friendships, and memories my family will carry forever. I\u2019ve poured everything I had into this journey, and I walk away grateful and proud.\u201d He wrote.<\/p>\n

The reaction from around the league came quick. Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey dropped a comment saying, \u201cCongrats! Love ya brother!!\u201d<\/p>\n

Christian McCaffrey, who played alongside Bozeman in Carolina, wrote, \u201cHonor to play with you bro! Congrats on a hell of a career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Super Bowl champion Sam Darnold kept it short with \u201cLegend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Commanders running back Austin Ekeler added \u201cCongrats,\u201d while linebacker Frankie Luvu chimed in with \u201cCongrats uso.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chargers receiver Derius Davis posted \u201cCongrats Fam,\u201d and several other players threw their respect his way too.<\/p>\n

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Los Angeles Chargers center Bradley Bozeman (75) reacts after the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Bozeman\u2019s path started at Alabama before the Ravens selected him in the sixth round of the 2018 draft. He logged four years in Baltimore and carved out a role as a starter, racking up 49 starts during that stretch.<\/p>\n

When his contract expired, he headed south to Carolina and appeared in 34 games across two seasons. His next move brought him out west when the Chargers signed him in free agency ahead of the 2024 season. He played center in 33 games over his final two years and gave LA reliable play up front.<\/p>\n

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