Vikings C Ryan Kelly announces his retirement
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Key Points:
- Ryan Kelly, the Vikings center, announced his retirement from professional football at age 32, ending a ten-season career.
- Kelly joined the Vikings last offseason after nine seasons with the Colts and started eight games in 2025 before being placed on injured reserve due to his third concussion that year.
- A former No. 18 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Kelly was a four-time Pro Bowl selectee and earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2020.
- Throughout his career, Kelly started all 129 games he played, showcasing his durability and consistency until injuries impacted his final season.
- The Vikings will need to find a new starting center for the 2026 season following Kelly's retirement announcement
