Center Ryan Kelly, 32, announces retirement from NFL
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Key Points:
- NFL center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement after 10 seasons, concluding an injury-plagued 2025 season with the Minnesota Vikings.
- Kelly, 32, played nine seasons with the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Vikings in 2025, suffering six documented concussions throughout his career, including three in 2025.
- Despite attempts to protect him with a helmet change and Guardian Cap, Kelly's final concussion in Week 16 ended his season and led to his retirement.
- Kelly started 129 games, earned four Pro Bowl selections, and was a second-team All-Pro in 2020; his departure creates $8.4 million in salary cap space for the Vikings.
- The Vikings will look to fill the
