After signing with the Tennessee Titans in March, defensive lineman Lorenzo Carter is retiring from the NFL.
Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi made the announcement on July 22, one day after Carter informed the team of his decision and one day ahead of the opening of training camp.
Carter, who was expected to play regularly after signing with Tennessee, now leaves a significant opening on the roster. Borgonzi said he was surprised by Carter’s decision and will look to add defensive depth given Carter’s departure.
Carter, 29, played seven seasons in the NFL after being drafted by the New York Giants in 2018. In 96 games, he finished with 170 tackles, 21.5 sacks, and five forced fumbles.
A four-year starter at Georgia, Carter was selected in the third round (No. 66 overall) by the Giants in 2018. After four seasons in New York (2018-21), he played three seasons for the Atlanta Falcons (2022-24) before signing with the Titans.
This is the second straight year the Titans have had a recently signed player leave the team in training camp. Last summer, offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles left the team after signing with the Titans that spring.
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