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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Packers Wire
Former Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers center Corey Linsley is set to retire from the NFL after being released by the Chargers. Linsley, a fifth-round pick in 2014, played 10 seasons, earning back-to-back All-Pro honors and becoming the highest-paid center in the league in 2020. He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list in 2023 due to a heart issue.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NFL.com
The Los Angeles Chargers have released veteran center Corey Linsley, who is expected to retire after a 10-year NFL career. Linsley, a former All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection, played 144 career games and was known for his leadership and community service. Health issues, including a heart-related problem, contributed to his decision to retire.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The Los Angeles Chargers have released center Corey Linsley, who is retiring from the NFL due to a non-emergent heart issue. Linsley, who missed most of the 2024 season, had been advised by doctors that continuing to play football posed a high risk of severe injury. Linsley, 32, spent seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers before joining the Chargers in 2021, where he earned his only Pro Bowl selection. His release will save the Chargers $1.2 million in cap space this season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
The Chargers have released center Corey Linsley, who is expected to retire due to a heart condition that sidelined him last season. Linsley, praised for his professionalism and leadership, joined the Chargers in 2021 after being drafted by the Packers in 2014.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chargers.com
The Los Angeles Chargers have released center Corey Linsley, a three-year team captain and 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. Linsley, who joined the Chargers in 2021 and earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors, was known for his leadership, mentorship, and community service, particularly with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). He started all 144 career games with the Packers and Chargers and was an AP first-team All-Pro in 2020.