Former Tennessee Titans DE announces retirement

Former Tennessee Titans player Ola Adeniyi announced his retirement on Instagram on Wednesday.

“Today I can finally say the journey is over,” Adeniyi wrote. “God has a way of showing you when it's time to pivot and start over. My 26-year-old self is thankful for what my 20-year-old self accomplished. Now it's time for a new chapter. I will forever be grateful for the game that changed not only my life but my family's life. Thank you to the Pittsburgh Steelers for giving a young Nigerian a chance and to the Tennessee Titans for allowing this boy to grow and develop into a young man. I'm really excited to see what's next.”

Adeniyi spent the first three seasons of his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers after they signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Toledo in 2018. During his time in the Steel City, he appeared in 32 games and forced three fumbles.

Adeniyi had the best year of his career in 2021 in his first season with Tennessee. The 6'1″ defensive end set career highs with 21 tackles, including two for loss, 2.5 sacks and eight quarterback hits.

Adeniyi's playing time was significantly reduced in his final season in the NFL, as he only appeared in three games for Tennessee in 2022.

“Soccer has taken me to places I never imagined,” Adeniyi wrote. “From earning a full scholarship to playing in the league for several years, I can walk on this earth knowing that I am part of the one percent.”

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