Andrus Peat’s NFL run is over.
The longtime Saints offensive lineman announced Friday that he is retiring after 11 seasons, closing the book on a career that began when New Orleans made him the No. 13 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Stanford.
Peat spent parts of nine seasons starting along the Saints’ offensive line, with most of that work coming at left guard. From 2018 through 2020, he earned three Pro Bowl selections and was part of the steady front that helped New Orleans win four straight NFC South titles. His career stretched across both the Sean Payton and Dennis Allen eras.
After the 2023 season, Peat left the Saints in free agency and played one year with the Las Vegas Raiders and one with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His final season ended early after he suffered a concussion in December, and he had not signed with a team for 2026.
“11 years in the league, I gave it everything I had,” Peat posted on Instagram. “I may be walking away from football, but not from the lessons it taught me.
Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and especially my brothers in the trenches. I’m grateful beyond words that I was able to live out this dream.
On to the next chapter with my wife and sons. All glory to God!”
The post drew messages from former teammates, including current Saints Chris Olave and Cam Jordan, along with Peat’s younger brother Koa Peat, who was a first-round pick of the Phoenix Suns in this year’s NBA draft.
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