Laurent Duvernay-Tardif retires from football for good at the age of 32.
The athlete made the announcement Thursday morning on social networks. It’s now been 9 years since I had the chance to play in the NFL and I sometimes still can’t believe the opportunity I had to experience this adventure. Being a professional athlete is a privilege as well as such an enriching human and personal experience. Wins, losses and injuries were opportunities to learn how to win and lose as a team while managing big emotions.
A press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. (EDT) at Percival-Molson Stadium in Montreal, the amphitheater where he emerged as a high-level athlete during his years spent playing for McGill University.
In 2014, I had the honor of being drafted by coach Reid [Andy Reid, l’entraîneur des Chiefs de Kansas City]. Probably one of the only coaches in the NFL to have seen positively my desire to complete my medicine at McGill and wanted to support me throughout my 7 years with the organization. Being able to count on leadership who believes that to perform as a player you must flourish off the field was an incredible opportunity for me. Thank you to the players and staff of the Chiefs, Jets and McGill for supporting me in this challenge.
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Duvernay-Tardif played with the Chiefs from 2014 to 2021, and then with the New York Jets for part of the 2021 and 2022 seasons. He notably won Super Bowl LIV with Kansas City in the winter of 2020.
The Mont-Saint-Hilaire native was selected by the Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft, after representing McGill University from 2010 to 2013. He quickly carved out a place among the tight end. of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
After winning the Super Bowl, he took time away from his favorite sport due to COVID-19. The medical graduate was then the first player on the Goodell circuit to use the escape clause introduced during the pandemic to provide help in a CHSLD in Haut-Richelieu.
His dedication earned him the title of Sportsperson of the year (sports personality of the year) of the magazine Sports Illustrated. He is also co-winner of the Northern Star Award as Canadian Athlete of the Year.
Released by the Chiefs, he found a new niche with the Jets midway through the 2021 season.
In 73 games with the Chiefs and Jets, he played 65 as a starter. In his last season, in 2022, he only took part in five games.
A notable career
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif’s sporting career as well as his commitment to the community were quickly highlighted on social networks.
Congratulations on your immense career, the Montreal Alouettes wrote on X. You have inspired so many young people in Quebec. Thank you for everything you have brought to Quebec football.
The NFL quickly recalled his work, both off and on the field. Congratulations to the newly retired Super Bowl champion. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif chose not to play during the 2020 season, to work in a long-term care center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One of the most unique stories in NFL history is coming to an end, at least on the field, wrote renowned American journalist Tom Pelissero.
The political class also praised the footballer’s contribution to Quebec society.
Happy retirement and good continuity, Marquette Assemblyman Enrico Ciconne said on social media. You gave us great sporting moments.
After the offensive line in the NFL, the first line in our health network? Bravo for your fantastic sporting career and good luck for the future, said Vincent Marissal, elected for the Rosemont constituency.
2023-09-21 12:29:07
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