Former first-round pick, two-time Super Bowl champ retires at 28

Two-time Super Bowl champion Sony Michel has decided to retire.

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Sony Michel has decided to retire on the opening weekend of training camp with the Los Angeles Rams.

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Coach Sean McVay announced Mitchell's decision to retire after the third practice of camp for the Rams on Saturday.

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Coach McVay said they had a conversation Saturday morning in which Mitchell informed the team of his decision.

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McVay said, "What an amazing career this guy has had." "The epitome of a professional, a great competitor, and his next chapter is going to be exciting."

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Mitchell, 28, was entering his sixth NFL season following a four-year college career.

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Mitchell was selected in the first round in 2018 by the Patriots.

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Mitchell scored the only touchdown in their 13–3 victory over the Rams in Super Bowl 53.

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