ogan Ryan, known for his critical role in securing two Super Bowl championships, announced his retirement from the NFL this Tuesday, marking the end of an illustrious 11-season career.
The announcement came after Ryan’s short stint with the San Francisco 49ers, where he was instrumental in their journey to Super Bowl LVIII, making it his third and final appearance on the NFL’s biggest stage.
Ryan, who was without a team since his tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022, seized the opportunity to join the 49ers in late November.
San Francisco was in dire need of experienced talent to strengthen their secondary as they prepared for a deep playoff run.
Ryan’s versatility was on full display during his eight-game tenure (including playoffs) with the team, where he contributed not just in the secondary, but also on special teams.
In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Ryan reflected on his career: “What a great career, what a ride it was. A beautiful journey of highs and lows like they always are.
Shout out to my friends, my family, teammates, all those that supported me. Man, I tried to play the right way.
I tried to play my hardest at all times…. Finally, (to the) San Francisco 49ers, (thank you) for bringing me off the cruise last season, joining a great organization, a great coaching staff, great locker room and going on the run that we had.”
Logan Ryan’s remarkable NFL legacy
During his final NFL appearance in Super Bowl LVIII, Ryan was a defensive powerhouse, participating in 62 defensive snaps, where he amassed seven total tackles and a critical forced fumble, showcasing the high level of play that characterized his career.
