John Kominski retires: Lions defensive lineman retires at age 29
NFL defensive lineman John Kominski, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, announced his retirement from the league with just 29.
Kominsky made the announcement in a social media post.
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NFL defensive lineman John Kominski, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, announced his retirement from the league with just 29. (Orlando Ramirez-USA Today Sports)
“Six years after the NFL, I’m officially medically retired,” he wrote in a statement posted on Instagram. “I’m proud of the career I had, but I’ve accumulated a combination of injuries that overwhelmed my desire to continue playing.
“Thank you to the Atlanta Falcons for trusting me and drafting me under Radar DII prospects. Thank you for getting the Detroit Lions exemption and giving me a second contract, and for showing us what we can do as an NFL starter. QBS?”
Kominski added that he “learned a lot” from playing football, praised him as a young athlete and thanked him for the opportunity to share the field with the players who shook hands with the Hall of Fame.
Kominski added that he “learned a lot” from playing football, praised him as a young athlete and thanked him for the opportunity to share the field with the players who shook hands with the Hall of Fame. (Dale Zanine-USA Today Sports)
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“More than anything, my marriage was strengthened and I had two beautiful children,” he added. “Each member came at the perfect time in my career and strengthened me to the finish line. I left with my family in mind, and therefore found peace in this difficult decision.
“Time is beginning.”
The Falcons selected Kominski in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft at Charleston University, West Virginia.
He played 27 games for the Falcons before making appearances in 30 with the Lions in 2022 and 2023. He suffered from a torn MCL in the summer before the 2024 season and missed the entire season.
The Falcons selected Kominski in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft at Charleston University, West Virginia. (Tommy Gilligan-Usa Today Sports)
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He recorded 107 tackles and 7.5 bags in five seasons.
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