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GREEN BAY – Former Packers offensive lineman T.J. Lang announced his retirement from the NFL on social media Friday.
A fourth-round pick for Green Bay back in 2009 out of Eastern Michigan, Lang cracked the Packers’ starting lineup full-time at guard in 2011 and went on to start a total of 94 regular-season games for Green Bay, 105 including postseason.
Following the 2016 season, Lang signed as a free agent with his home-state Detroit Lions and played the last two years there.
He finishes his career having received two Pro Bowl selections, one in 2016 with the Packers and again the following year with the Lions. Many teammates in Green Bay contended his initial Pro Bowl recognition came considerably late. He’d been named a Pro Bowl alternate in both 2014 and 2015 when many argued he deserved to be on the roster.
“We want to congratulate T.J. on a wonderful career, one that he earned every step of the way through hard work and dedication,” said Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst. “During his eight seasons in Green Bay, T.J. was a consummate professional who played a great role both with his play and as a terrific teammate and leader. We wish T.J., his wife, Laura, and their family all the best.”