Linebacker Anthony Barr is planning to retire after spending most of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, according to a social media post from his Raise the Barr organization.
Barr, 33, last played in 2023. He has not yet commented on the decision.
The Vikings made Barr the No. 9 overall pick of the 2014 draft, their first selection after hiring defensive-minded Mike Zimmer as their head coach. Barr fit the type of versatile off-ball linebacker Zimmer considered essential for his scheme.
He burst onto the scene as a rookie with 4 sacks, 70 tackles and 3 fumble recoveries — including one he returned for a touchdown — in 12 games. Despite struggling through multiple injuries over his tenure, Barr played in 98 games over 10 seasons with the Vikings from 2014-21.
