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TSN Original: Front Line In February, offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was hoisting the Lombardi Trophy after his Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl...then everything changed. With the world coming to a standstill, Duvernay-Tardif could not sit idly by when he had a doctorate in medicine and the ability to help. From the Chiefs offensive line to the global pandemic front line, Duvernay-Tardif shares what it means to contribute in a time of crisis. This is the TSN Original: Front Line.

Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday.

Duvernay-Tardif, who was a free agent, made the announcement on Instagram.

The 32-year-old finished last season on the New York Jets active roster, having also spent time on their practice roster. He had put his career on hold for a residency program earlier that season, returning after he completed that program in November.

Duvernay-Tardif appeared in 73 career regular season NFL games for the Kansas City Chiefs and Jets. He has also played in six playoff games, including capturing Super Bowl LIV as a member of the Chiefs.

The Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que. native also opted out of the 2020 NFL season to be a full-time doctor at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duvernay-Tardif split the 2020 Northern Star Award with Alphonso Davies and was also named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated.