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WATCH: Former C Mike Pouncey retires as a Dolphin

Here’s his retirement press conference.

Three years after former center Mike Pouncey last took the field as an NFL player, he’s signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Miami Dolphins.

The Dolphins originally selected Pouncey with the 15th pick in the 2011 draft after an impressive collegiate career at the University of Florida. He donned aqua and orange for seven seasons, making three Pro Bowls during that time.

After his years with Miami came to an end, he spent time with the Los Angeles Chargers where he made his fourth, and final, Pro Bowl in 2018.

On Thursday, a slimmed-down Pouncey, wearing a “50 Greatest” jacket, returned to South Florida to sign his one-day deal and speak to the media about his experience.

An interesting note from the press conference was that Pouncey said that he wants to get into coaching once his son gets to high school. Miami hasn’t had the most consistency in their offensive line coaches, so it may be a natural fit down the line.

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C Mike Pouncey to officially retire with Dolphins

He hasn’t played since 2019.

It’s been three years since former Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey stepped on an NFL field, but after announcing his retirement in 2021, he’s officially retiring as a member of the Dolphins.

According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s David Furones, Pouncey is set to sign a one-day contract with Miami on Thursday to retire with the franchise that brought him into the league.

The Dolphins drafted Pouncey with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 draft out of Florida. He spent seven seasons in Miami as the centerpiece of the offensive line. The former Gator made the Pro Bowl three times during his time with the Dolphins and did so once more as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018.

Season-ending neck and hip injuries in 2019 and 2020, respectively, essentially ended his career after 10 years.

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NFL draft history: Every No. 15 overall pick selected since 2000

#NFLDraft history: Looking at every No. 15 overall pick selected since the 2000 #NFLDraft and the #Eagles chances of landing an impact player

The Eagles need impact players on both sides of the ball and with three first-round picks in April’s draft, Howie Roseman will have his best opportunity ever to add game-changing players to the roster.

After missing on picks like Jalen Reagor and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Roseman is under pressure to not waste assets or opportunities while attempting to be the smartest man in the room.

Philadelphia currently has the 15th, 16th, and 19th overall picks and we’ll take a look at some of the impact players and draft bust that were selected with the 15th pick.

Gator greats the Pouncey twins retiring from NFL after decade of excellence

Two of the NFL’s finest offensive linemen of the past decade, the Pouncey twins, are calling it a career after years of excellence.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published by Touchdown Wire and has been republished in its entirety below.

Two of the finest offensive linemen of the past decade are calling it a career.

Twin brothers Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, with 13 total Pro Bowl selections between them, are retiring from the NFL. The news was revealed Friday morning in a Twitter post by Ramon Foster, a longtime teammate of Maurkice with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Maurkice was named to nine Pro Bowl squads in 10 seasons as the Steelers’ center. He also earned two first-team All-Pro selections and was picked for the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was selected No. 18 overall in the 2010 NFL draft by Pittsburgh.

Mike earned four Pro Bowl invitations during his decade-long pro career with the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers. The No. 15 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, he mostly played center as a professional but also briefly served as a guard with the Dolphins.

The brothers starred as teammates at Lakeland High School in central Florida and at the University of Florida prior to their NFL careers. They were key members of the Gators’ BCS national championship team in the 2008 season.

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Pouncey brothers retiring after decade of excellence

Twin brothers combined for 13 Pro Bowl selections after playing together at the University of Florida.

Two of the finest offensive linemen of the past decade are calling it a career.

Twin brothers Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, with 13 total Pro Bowl selections between them, are retiring from the NFL. The news was revealed Friday morning in a Twitter post by Ramon Foster, a longtime teammate of Maurkice with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Maurkice was named to nine Pro Bowl squads in 10 seasons as the Steelers’ center. He also earned two first-team All-Pro selections and was picked for the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was selected No. 18 overall in the 2010 NFL draft by Pittsburgh.

Mike earned four Pro Bowl invitations during his decade-long pro career with the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers. The No. 15 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, he mostly played center as a professional but also briefly served as a guard with the Dolphins.

The brothers starred as teammates at Lakeland High School in central Florida and at the University of Florida prior to their NFL careers. They were key members of the Gators’ BCS national championship team in the 2008 season.

Chargers C Mike Pouncey retires from NFL

Chargers center Mike Pouncey is retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons.

Chargers center Mike Pouncey is retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons. He and his twin brother Maurkice Pouncey announced their retirements together on Friday, via Ramon Foster.

Pouncey spent the last three years with the Chargers, though he missed the entire 2020 season due to a hip injury. He began his career with the Dolphins in 2011 when he was drafted in the first round, remaining in Miami for seven seasons.

Pouncey, 31, made the Pro Bowl as a member of the Chargers in 2018, the fourth time in his career he was selected. Injuries unfortunately limited him in the NFL, but he still played and started 114 games across 10 seasons.

In 2018, he signed a two-year contract with the Chargers after being released by the Dolphins. A year later, he re-upped with Los Angeles, signing a one-year extension for $8 million in September of 2019. Pouncey’s last game was in Week 5 of the 2019 season.

Former Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey announces NFL retirement

Former Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey announces NFL retirement

The Miami Dolphins’ offensive line issues have long been a thorn in the side of the franchise. In recent years, the Dolphin’s offense has been bogged down by poor line play, particularly on the interior. But it didn’t always used to be that way — and it wasn’t all that long ago that the Miami Dolphins actually flourished in the center of the action thanks to a 2011 1st-round selection: Mike Pouncey.

Pouncey played 7 years with the Dolphins after being made the No. 15 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft before transitioning to play in Los Angeles with the Chargers ahead of the 2018 NFL season. In the three years that have passed, Pouncey has played in just 21 football games — which has led to today’s announcement. He, alongside his twin brother, Steelers center Maurkice, are retiring from the NFL.

The news broke this morning courtesy of Maurkice’s former teammate in Pittsburgh, Ramon Foster.

Pouncey made three consecutive Pro Bowls in Miami at center from 2013-2015 despite never playing all 16 games in each of those three seasons. And by the time Pouncey left for Los Angeles, he’d managed just one 16 game season in his final five seasons with the team (2017). With retirement now here for the 31-year old former Dolphin, the late 2000s and early 2010s Dolphins draft classes are running short on active players. Not a single member of the team’s 2009 NFL Draft class is still active and while John Jerry and Reshad Jones are still technically active NFL players from the Dolphins’ 2010 draft class, neither spent the 2020 season on an NFL roster.

Pouncey was the only member of the team’s 2011 draft class to be on a roster in 2020 — although TE Charles Clay has not formally retired yet. But Pouncey missed the 2020 season with the Chargers after hip surgery in mid-September, providing him with an unceremonious ending to an otherwise great NFL career.

In all, it adds up to 10 years in the league, $60,985,945 in career earnings and four Pro Bowls. To top it all off, a chance to ride off into life alongside his brother at the end — quite the journey for Pouncey, indeed.

What Chargers GM Tom Telesco said at end-of-season press conference

Recapping Chargers general manager Tom Telesco’s Wednesday press conference.

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco spoke to the media on Wednesday to express how he felt about the 2020 season, as well as his feelings after parting ways with Anthony Lynn and what the future might look like.

Telesco started his media availability by giving praise to Lynn.

“I truly feel he was the right coach for us in 2017. Anthony is a great football coach. He took us to the playoffs. His leadership was impeccable. He made me a better GM.”

The decision to get rid of Lynn came right after the season finale against the Chiefs.

Telesco was upset with how the season turned out. “I need to do a better job of getting this team over the hump,” Telesco said.

Despite the outcome, Telesco said that the team wasn’t “that bad.” He noted that L.A. was bottom third of the league in injuries and specifically mentioned safety Derwin James and center Mike Pouncey being out had some affect.

Speaking of James, Telesco was asked if the team will exercise his fifth-year option. “That would be the easiest decision this week,” Telesco said.

All eyes are on Los Angeles now as they look for their next head coach. “It starts with leadership. We are looking for a head coach; not an offensive or defensive coordinator,” Telesco said.

Telesco was asked if a coach they want is going to the Super Bowl and can’t come in until mid-February. He responded, “if he is the right guy you wait.”

The chances of a new coach wanting to build their staff from scratch are high. Telesco said the new coach will have full say of his coaching staff, though he will make some suggestions.

Looking ahead at the future of the Chargers, Telesco is excited. “When you look at our team we have a chance to ascend and ascend quickly. I understand the fan’s frustration. We have a core of players to build around.”

Telesco mentioned that a lot of improvements need to happen with the offensive line.

Even after acquiring tackle Bryan Bulaga and guard Trai Turner, the group was still underwhelming in 2020. Bulaga and Turner both played 10 and nine games, respectively. Tackle Sam Tevi, guard Forrest Lamp and center Dan Feeney are all stated to be free agents.

A lot is bound to happen as the Bolts look to have a quick turnaround season. Let the fun begin.

Chargers final injury report vs. Chiefs: RB Justin Jackson doubtful

Chargers guard Trai Turner will make his debut on Sunday against the Chiefs.

The Los Angeles Chargers released their final injury report ahead of the Week 2 battle with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Here is a look at the report:

The Chargers will be without center Mike Pouncey, who was placed on the injured reserve with a hip injury. Moving forward, Los Angeles will send out Dan Feeney at center while Forrest Lamp will get the start at left guard.

Right guard Trai Turner will make his Chargers debut. Turner missed the season opener with a knee injury, but he was a full participant since Thursday.

Running back Justin Jackson is the only player listed on the report who is unlikely to play this weekend. Jackson has been dealing with a quad injury that also kept him out last Sunday.

With Jackson unlikely to suit up, rookie RB Joshua Kelley will likely see an uptick in playing time. In Week 1, Kelley ran for 60 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

Los Angeles could promote another back to the active roster, and one of the players who might get the call up is undrafted free agent Darius Bradwell, who’s currently on the practice squad.

For the Chiefs, they will be without their top cornerback, Charvarius Ward. Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders and defensive end Alex Okafor were also ruled out.

Chargers place C Mike Pouncey on injured reserve

The same hip injury from his playing days with the Dolphins appears to still be bothering center Mike Pouncey.

Chargers center Mike Pouncey (hip) has been placed on the injured reserve, ending his 2020 season. In a corresponding move, the team promoted fullback Gabe Nabers to the active roster.

Pouncey dealt with the hip injury prior to the regular season opener, forcing him to miss Week 1. But it appears the injury wasn’t making any progress.

Pouncey was limited to five games with the Dolphins in 2016 because of the same issue.

Pouncey, 31, missed the majority of the 2019 season after undergoing neck surgery following Week 5 and was playing on a one-year, $9 million contract prior the the injury.

To fill the void, Dan Feeney will start at center while Forrest Lamp starts at left guard.