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Steelers Center Maurkice Pouncey Announces Retirement
The nine-time Pro Bowler ended his impressive career Friday.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey ended his storied career Friday, retiring retirement simultaneously with his brother, Mike Pouncey, a center with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Former Steeler Ramon Foster, a close friend of Maurkice Pouncey, announced the dual retirements on Twitter.
It’s my honor that my brothers from another asked me to announce the next stage in their life. After over a decade @MaurkicePouncey and Mike Pouncey are RETIRING from the @nfl . Below are their memos to thank those involved in their careers. #Steeler #chargers #Miami #NFL pic.twitter.com/v9IALOrZaX
— Ramon Foster (@RamonFoster) February 12, 2021
During his 11-season career, Maurkice Pouncey was a nine-time Pro Bowler and two-time, first team All-Pro Selection. The only seasons he did not maker the Pro Bowl were 2013 and 2015, years in which he suffered early season-ending injuries.
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Pouncey's retirement leaves a gaping hole in the Steelers offensive line. The team could look to the NFL draft or a free agent to find his replacement.
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