Former Steelers LB Announces Retirement

Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Ade Ogundeji has announced his retirement by way of an Instagram post ahead of the 2025 season. 

"I was truly scared whenever I realized my time was done," he wrote. "I thought I lost myself and was truly in a dark place. But God and only God made me realize that this is just the beginning and that there is more out there for me. I was never perfect on or off the field even though I tried my hardest to be. However I put everything I had in the sport and had absolutely zero regrets. I realized now that I was made to serve for others and that this journey was only the beginning! Now I’m excited to take on the next step! And I know God will be with me every step of the way! Thank you to everyone who got me here family, coaches, friends, and most importantly my teammates and brothers! I want to thank the Southfield Falcons, Walled Lake Central, Notre Dame, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers for giving me this opportunity and all the people who blessed me along the way!"