Purdue, Muncie Central great Ryan Kerrigan retires from NFL
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A Purdue and Muncie Central all-time great is hanging up his helmet.
Ryan Kerrigan signed a one-day contract Friday with the Washington Commanders so he could retire as a member of the franchise that drafted him in the first round (16th overall) in 2011.
The 33-year-old played 10 years in Washington, compiling 95.5 sacks, earning All-Rookie honors in 2011 and four Pro Bowl berths. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021.
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From 2007-10 at Purdue, Kerrigan compiled 33.5 sacks and forced 14 fumbles. He was the Big Ten's consensus Defensive Player of the Year and an All-American as a senior.
With the Bearcats, he had 19 sacks as a senior and was voted the Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2006 Mr. Football voting.
.@RyanKerrigan91 is officially retiring a member of the Burgundy & Gold
Thank you for everything and congratulations on an amazing career! pic.twitter.com/ysee8ESI6x— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 29, 2022
Proud is an understatement.
Congratulations on a remarkable career, @RyanKerrigan91! You're welcome back at Ross-Ade anytime. #BoilerUp pic.twitter.com/dZeeqKaFwb— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) July 29, 2022
@RyanKerrigan91 is one of the greats to come out of Muncie Central. Congratulations on a fantastic career! Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat! https://t.co/yRulyg4DNR
— Muncie Central Football (@MuncieCentralFB) July 29, 2022
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Purdue football great Ryan Kerrigan retires from NFL's Washington team
