Joe Tryon-Shoyinka retires from NFL at 27 years old
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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.
- •Joe Tryon-Shoyinka retires at age 27.
- •He was placed on the reserve/retired list by the Eagles.
- •Originally a first-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2021.
- •Recorded a total of 22 tackles in 2025 across two teams.
- •His retirement adds to the trend of early exits in the league.
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Former 1st-round pick retires from Eagles at age 27
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