"What an incredible ride it was. I was blessed to be around some of the greatest people this sport has to offer. I always wanted to leave each place better than how I found it and with that I can hang my hat. Forever grateful for my family and brothers! Cheers."
"Kelly, 32, spent nine seasons with the Indianapolis Colts before signing with the Vikings in 2025. He had six documented concussions in his NFL career, including three last year with the Vikings. Kelly spent nearly two months on injured reserve after the Vikings diagnosed him with concussions in Weeks 2 and 4."
"Kelly, the No. 18 pick of the 2016 draft, started 129 games over 10 seasons. He was elected to four Pro Bowls and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 2020. His retirement will open $8.4 million in cap space for the Vikings."
Ryan Kelly, a 32-year-old center, announced his retirement after a 10-season NFL career. He spent nine seasons with the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Minnesota Vikings in 2025. Kelly suffered six documented concussions throughout his career, with three occurring during the 2025 season. He missed nearly two months on injured reserve following concussions in Weeks 2 and 4, then returned in Week 12 with equipment modifications including a new helmet model and Guardian Cap. His final concussion in Week 16 ended his season. Kelly was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro in 2020, starting 129 games. His retirement frees $8.4 million in cap space for the Vikings.
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