Guard Justin Pugh announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons with the Giants and Cardinals
NEW YORK, JUL 25 – Justin Pugh concluded his career after 134 games, overcoming injuries including a torn ACL in 2022 and playing 12 games in his final season with the Giants, officials said.
- On July 25, 2025, Justin Pugh announced his retirement after 11 NFL seasons with the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals.
- After tearing his ACL in 2022, Pugh said `just didn't have it in the tank`, signaling his readiness to retire.
- Pugh appeared in 132 games with 131 starts and delivered a viral `straight off the couch` introduction on Sunday Night Football.
- Family members joined Pugh at Giants training camp, and Pugh told reporters `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 plans to visit other NFL fan bases again this year, and he has dabbled in sports media with YouTube videos and SiriusXM NFL Radio hosting.
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Guard Justin Pugh announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons with the Giants and Cardinals
Longtime NFL guard Justin Pugh returned to New York Giants training camp to announce he's retiring from professional football.
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