Pat O'Connor retires after NFL career with Lions and Buccaneers

Pat O'Connor, 32, has announced his retirement from the NFL, having been placed on the reserve/retired list by the Detroit Lions. O'Connor, who started his career with the Lions as a seventh-round pick in 2017, played primarily as a depth player and special teams contributor. His notable achievement includes being part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl-winning team in 2020. In his final seasons, he recorded a career-high 18 tackles in 2024 before concluding his career after appearing in 88 games. He concludes his time in the league with a Super Bowl ring.

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