Joe Tryon-Shoyinka retires from NFL at 27 years old

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has retired from professional football at the age of 27. The Philadelphia Eagles placed him on the reserve/retired list three months after signing him to a one-year contract. Once a first-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, Tryon-Shoyinka struggled to maintain his performance in recent seasons. His career included stints with the Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, and Chicago Bears, where he recorded declining sack totals. The reason for his retirement is unclear, but he joins a growing trend of early retirements in the NFL.

• 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Former 1st-round pick retires from Eagles at age 27