The Steelers committed player has announced an unexpected retirement leaving Mike Tomlin completely perplexed.

The Steelers committed player has announced an unexpected retirement leaving Mike Tomlin completely perplexed.

Just two weeks after joining the Philadelphia Eagles, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack has made the decision to retire from football, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Jack played with the Steelers the previous season, making 13 starts and logging 104 tackles. In his seven seasons as a player, the former Jacksonville Jaguars second-round selection amassed 617 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and three interceptions.

Jack was in the running to start for the Eagles this season despite joining late in the summer. After joining, he revealed that, had he not chosen to pursue his football career, he had almost entered the trades, training to become an electrician or plumber.

What he intends to do once he leaves the NFL as a player is unknown.

Before being released, Jack played his first six years of professional football in Jacksonville, where he started 82 games and totaled 513 tackles with the Jaguars.

IN ADDITION

A legendary athlete from the area has declared his retirement from professional football.

Trey Edmunds, a Dan River alumnus, spent five seasons as an NFL player, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints. On social media on Tuesday morning, Edmunds declared his resignation.

Edmunds began his three-year career at Dan River under his father Ferrell. Trey began his career as a linebacker and a running back throughout three seasons. On 283 carries, he gained 2,596 yards and 33 touchdowns via the air.

For the Wildcats, Edmunds excelled in both basketball and track. In the 200 meters, he took home a VHSL state championship.