Jewish NFL player retires from Tampa Bay Buccaneers after seven seasons

Ali Marpet, a Birthright Israel alumnus, was selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft and played 101 games with the team, serving at both guard and center. He became a Pro-Bowler in 2021.

(JNS) Jewish Tampa Bay Buccaneers left guard Ali Marpet announced his retirement from the National Football League s in an Instagram post over the weekend.

"After seven formidable years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I've come to the decision to retire from the game that has given me so much," the 28-year-old wrote on Instagram Sunday. "This organization and the people surrounding i...