Ex-Giants lineman Justin Pugh announces NFL retirement after 11-year career

Justin Pugh is ending his NFL career in the same place he started.

The former Giants offensive lineman announced his NFL retirement Friday after 11 years, the final of which was in the 2023-24 season when he suited up for Big Blue one last time.

“Not many players get to go out on their terms, and after 11 years playing in the NFL, I am officially retiring from the league,” Pugh told the media at Giants training camp.

The 34-year-old said he wanted to play one more season last year, but that he “just didn’t have it in the tank.”

“Started losing weight, started feeling good and didn’t want to do a twelfth year,” Pugh said.

“Ended up going to the stands with the fans for my twelfth year.”