NFL defensive lineman John Cominsky retires at 29 due to injuries

John Cominsky, an NFL defensive lineman who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, announced his retirement from the league at only 29.

Cominsky made the announcement in a post on social media.

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"After 6 years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring," he wrote in a statement posted to his Instagram. "I am proud of the career I had, but have accumulated a combination of injuries that are overwhelming my desire to continue playing. 

"Thank you to the Atlanta Falcons for believing in me and drafting an under the radar DII prospect. Thank you to the Detroit Lions for grabbing me off waivers and giving me a second contract and allowing me to show what I can do as an NFL starter. Thank you to the front offices and coaches that helped build me up and believed in me. Who would have thought a small town Barber...