US EditionVeteran Lions defender announces retirement after six NFL seasons
- John Cominsky, a 29-year-old defensive end who played six seasons in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, announced his retirement on Monday via his Instagram account.
- Cominsky's retirement was prompted by a combination of accumulated injuries, including a torn MCL in his right knee suffered during training camp last July, which caused him to miss the entire 2024 season.
- Drafted by the Falcons in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Charleston, Cominsky played in 27 games for Atlanta before being claimed off waivers by Detroit in 2022, where he started 20 games over the 2022 and 2023 seasons and played a key role in the Lions' defense.
- In his farewell post, Cominsky expressed gratitude to the Falcons and Lions organizations, acknowledging his unlikely path from a Division II prospect to the NFL and stating, "After 6 years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring."
- Cominsky finished his NFL career with 107 total tackles and 7.5 sacks, stating that he was proud of his career but the accumulated injuries were overwhelming his desire to continue playing, adding that he learned a lot and is walking away with his family in mind, having found peace in his decision.
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Former Lions Starter Abruptly Retires at Age 29
Former Detroit Lions defensive end John Cominsky is calling it quits after his NFL career was derailed by injuries.Cominsky started 19 games for the Lions over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, his last two seasons before suffering medical issues that forced him to sit out last season. Cominsky took to social media on March 31 to announce his retirement from the NFL.John Cominsky: ‘Proud of My Career’Cominsky announced his retirement in a post on Insta…
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