Former Ravens' OL Bradley Bozeman calls It a career after 8 NFL seasons

Former Baltimore Ravens center Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons in the league. The former sixth-round pick out of the University of Alabama spent four seasons in Baltimore before later suiting up for the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Chargers .

Bozeman shared the following message on Instagram:

“After 8 seasons in the NFL, I’m ready for my next chapter. This game has given me so much — lessons, lifelong friendships, and memories my family will carry forever. I’ve poured everything I had into this journey, and I walk away grateful and proud.

Thank you to every teammate, coach, and fan I was blessed to cross paths with along the way. Thank you to my amazing family who supported me every step of this journey, to my three amazing kids — Brody, Bailey, and Boone — who made every sacrifice worth it, and especially to my unbelievable wife, my ride or die from the very beginning. I couldn’t have done any of this without you!

Someone once told me, ‘Every career — no matter how decorated — ends in a trash bag.’ The game moves on. Someone fills your spot. I’m just thankful God gave me the chance to take the ride.

On to the next chapter of life at the farm!

Roll Tide,

-BSB

Bozeman leaves the game as one of the league's more respected interior linemen, carving out an eight-year career after entering the NFL as a sixth-round pick. From his four seasons anchoring the line in Baltimore to stops in Carolina and Los Angeles , he built a reputation for toughness, leadership, and consistency. Now, as he turns the page to life off the field, Bozeman walks away having made the most of his opportunity.

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