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Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Jared Goff's 6-Word Reaction to Lions Teammate's Sudden Retirement
Many NFL players likely envy Detroit Lions defensive end John Cominsky. The 29-year-old pass-rusher announced his retirement from the league on Monday in a move that took many by surprise, but his explanation for walking away at such a young age before injuries made the decision for him is one to be admired. Advertisement 'After 6 years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring,' Cominsky posted on 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 Barberton, Ohio QB would find his way to sacking NFL QBs?' View the original article to see embedded media. Cominsky was a stabilizing force on the Lions' defensive line in 2022 and 2023, logging 73 pressures, 52 hurries, and 15 QB hits, per Pro Football Focus, before a torn MCL forced him to miss the entire 2024 season. Advertisement The comment section on his Instagram page was flooded with well wishes from Lions fans and former teammates, and Lions quarterback Jared Goff was among the first to send Cominsky a parting message. 'Congrats on the great career brother,' Goff commented. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Cominsky joined the Lions one year after Goff arrived via trade from the Los Angeles Rams. The year Goff had a career-reviving season (4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, even interceptions) was the year Cominsky had his breakout season as well (14 games, 30 tackles, four sacks, three passes defensed). A fourth-round pick in the 2019 draft, Cominsky played five seasons in the NFL, three with the Falcons and two with the Lions. He totaled 107 tackles, 7.5 sacks, six passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery over 57 career games. Related: Jameis Winston Makes His Feelings About Russell Wilson Perfectly Clear
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Barberton native, Detroit Lions DE John Cominsky announces NFL retirement
Barberton native and Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Cominsky, a five-year NFL veteran, announced his retirement from the league Monday afternoon. Cominsky made the announcement in an Instagram post. 'After 6 years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring. I am proud of the career I had, but have accumulated a combination of injuries that are overwhelming my desire to continue playing,' he wrote in part. '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 Barberton, Ohio QB would find his way to sacking NFL QBs.' John Cominsky, a former Barberton standout who played in the NFL for Atlanta Falcons and Detroit, jokes with kids during his youth football camp at Rudy Sharkey Stadium. The Falcons drafted Cominsky in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Division II Charleston ( He spent three seasons in Atlanta before being released prior to the 2022 season at his request. Advertisement From there, Cominsky made an impact with the Lions before he signed a two-year contract extension in 2023 with Detroit worth $9.5 million with $4 million guaranteed. However, he suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in 2024 and did not play. He cited medical reasons for his retirement from the NFL. Giving back to Barberton is important to John Cominsky It was extremely important to Cominsky that he didn't forget his roots. He's made an effort over the years to give back to the community, returning to Barberton for youth football camps. The youth is the focus of The Cominsky Family Foundation, and Cominsky stays involved as much as possible with the Barberton High School football team, for whom he played quarterback. Advertisement 'I've always kind of rooted for the underdog myself, and that's how I consider myself, playing Division II ball, not many scholarships out of high school and going the long, hard way,' Cominsky told the Beacon Journal at his 2023 camp. 'So, to inspire kids, that's a lot of what drives me. Obviously, I do it for my family and my faith, but these kids, they come out here, and they're inspired, they're excited and they believe that maybe it's a possibility for them, too, or just [an example of how they can] achieve their dreams." He finished his career with 107 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. George M. Thomas covers a myriad of things including sports and pop culture, but mostly sports, he thinks, for the Beacon Journal. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Barberton native John Cominsky retires from Detroit Lions, NFL
Fox News
01-04-2025
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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. "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 Barberton, Ohio QB would find his way to sacking NFL QBs?" Cominsky added that he "learned a lot" from playing football and was grateful for getting the chance to share the field with players he admired as a young athlete and shaking hands with Hall of Famers. "Best of all, my marriage was strengthened and I had my two beautiful children," he added. "Each coming at perfect times in my career, bolstering me to the finish line. I walk away with my family in mind and therefore, have found peace in this difficult decision. "Time marches on." The Falcons selected Cominsky in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Charleston in West Virginia. He played in 27 games for the Falcons before appearing in 30 with the Lions in 2022 and 2023. He suffered a torn MCL in the summer before the 2024 season and missed the entire season. He recorded 107 tackles and 7.5 sacks in five seasons. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
