Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke retires
Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke is retiring.
The 35-year-old Hoke spent 11 seasons with the Steelers after originally signing with the team as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Brigham Young in 2001.
Hoke was a valuable backup during his career. The Steelers went 17-1 in games he started, including a 2-0 mark in 2011. Hoke sustained a neck injury following a 17-13 victory over Jacksonville in October. The injury required surgery and the team placed him on season-ending injured reserve in December.
Popular in the locker room and the community, Hoke's traditional ''hokey pokey'' served as the official opening of training camp. He spent the latter part of his career mentoring youngsters like Steve McClendon and Ziggy Hood.
Hoke played in 114 games during his career, finishing with 81 tackles and two sacks.
-
Shedeur Sanders favored to be No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft, Arch Manning next?
2025 NFL mock draft: Who are next year's top players — and how many QBs go high?
2024 NFL Draft grades: Analyzing all 32 teams' classes; Who gets top marks?
-
Ezekiel Elliott says 'priority' was to return to Cowboys
2024 NFL Schedule Release: Date, when does the season start?
Travis Kelce reportedly becomes NFL’s highest-paid TE in new Chiefs deal
-
NFL Draft betting recap: 'We got killed on Penix going in the top 10'
Monsters of the Route Tree? How the Chicago Bears now lead with offense
Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell: I want the Lombardi Trophy 'now'
-
Shedeur Sanders favored to be No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft, Arch Manning next?
2025 NFL mock draft: Who are next year's top players — and how many QBs go high?
2024 NFL Draft grades: Analyzing all 32 teams' classes; Who gets top marks?
-
Ezekiel Elliott says 'priority' was to return to Cowboys
2024 NFL Schedule Release: Date, when does the season start?
Travis Kelce reportedly becomes NFL’s highest-paid TE in new Chiefs deal
-
NFL Draft betting recap: 'We got killed on Penix going in the top 10'
Monsters of the Route Tree? How the Chicago Bears now lead with offense
Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell: I want the Lombardi Trophy 'now'