NFL Linebacker Markus Golden Announces Retirement After Nine Seasons

Golden, who played for the Cardinals, Giants, and Steelers, ends his career with 51 sacks and 343 tackles.

Markus Golden was a second-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015.
He recorded double-digit sacks in three different seasons, with a career-high of 12.5 in 2016.
Golden spent his final NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing 16 games in 2023.
He expressed gratitude for fulfilling his childhood dreams through his NFL career.
Golden's retirement was officially acknowledged by the Steelers earlier this month.