Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Matt Slauson has announced his retirement from the game of football, taking to Instagram to tell the world that he was hanging up his cleats:
“It has been 10 year amazing years. 4 organizations, and countless friendships,” wrote Slauson in the post. “What an amazing dream this has all been. Thanks to all my teammates who have gone into battle with me, the group of coaches that have made me better on and off the field, the fans that were there no matter what, and especially my wife and kids who supported me through it all. It has been a very difficult decision but we are excited for what the next chapter holds.”
Slauson spent the final season of his NFL career at right guard for the Colts, playing in just five games before suffering a season-ending back injury.
The 32-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Nebraska, was originally selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round (193rd pick overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
He did not play at all in 2009, but in 2010, he became the Jets' starting left guard, playing in all 16 games. From 2010 through 2012, Slauson did not miss a start in New York, becoming one of the team's most consistent players.
Slauson then landed with the Chicago Bears in 2013. He spent three seasons with the Bears before making his way to the then-San Diego Chargers in 2016. Slauson then resided with the Chargers for two years before signing with the Colts.
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