Long-time Giant Zak DeOssie announces NFL retirement

Zak DeOssie, the long-time long snapper for the New York Giants, has announced his retirement after 13 seasons with the club.

The 36-year-old son of former Giants and Patriots linebacker/long snapper Steve DeOssie was not on the Giants’ current roster after he ended his 2019 season — and his career — on injured reserve last November with a knee injury.

DeOssie was a fifth round selection by the Giants in the 2007 NFL Draft and was their long snapper for both Super Bowl victories over the New England Patriots. He has been one of the Giants’ special teams captains since the 2012 season.

DeOssie played in 199 games for the Giants, ranking him fifth on the franchise’s all-time list behind Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, Howard Cross and George Martin. He was named to two Pro Bowls (2008, 2010).

DeOssie will now take job at the investment giant, Goldman Sachs.

Thank you @Giants, friends, family, and fans for the privilege of the last 13 years. What a ride! Excited for the next chapter at @GoldmanSachs. #onlyagiant pic.twitter.com/e5w1Bss19G

— Zak DeOssie (@zdeossie) August 7, 2020

Thank you, Zak DeOssie

Once a Giant, Always a Giant

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— New York Giants (@Giants) August 7, 2020

Like quarterback Eli Manning, DeOssie will retire having only ever played for the New York Football Giants.