Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Former Steelers, Cardinals OT Marcus Gilbert announces retirement

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 4/26/21

Veteran offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert hasn't played in the NFL since the 2018 season and announced on Monday that he's retiring:

Thank you for all of the support over the years. I can’t wait to share my next chapter of life with you all. pic.twitter.com/JjCQ4xGwgE
— Marcus Gilbert (@MarcusGilbert88) April 26, 2021

Gilbert, who turned 33 in February, first entered the NFL when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the second round of the 2011 draft, and he spent eight seasons with that organization. In total, he started 87 of 88 games at right tackle for the Steelers.

Pittsburgh traded Gilbert to the Arizona Cardinals in March 2019, but he missed the subsequent campaign with a torn ACL. He re-signed with Arizona in 2020 but opted out of playing due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.