Commanders Ex Chase Roullier Retires: 'Not an Easy Decision'
A former member of the Washington Commanders is calling it a career.
Chase Roullier, 29, announced his retirement on his Instagram account on Wednesday.
The Commanders cut Roullier back in May after two consecutive injury-filled seasons.
"These two years have also given me a lot of time to reflect and gain clarity on my priorities in life," Roullier wrote in a statement. "This decision has not been an easy one, but after lots of prayer and processing I am confident it is the right one."
Drafted in the sixth round by Washington in the 2017 NFL Draft, Roullier gave the team a ton of value, playing six seasons with the franchise. From 2018-20, Roullier was the team's full-time starting center, missing just two games in a three-year span, but injuries began to catch up to the former Wyoming Cowboys offensive lineman.
Roullier missed all but two games this past season after injuring his leg back in September against the Detroit Lions. With Roullier out, the team tried to play Tyler Larsen, Nick Martin and Wes Schweitzer at center, but none provided a long-term solution at the position.
Roullier signed a four-year, $40.5 million extension with Washington just after the 2020 season, and a raise was due to kick in going into the 2023 campaign. However, the Commanders parted ways with Roullier before that raise could go into effect.
Now, the Commanders are set to go with free agent signee Nick Gates or third-round rookie Ricky Stromberg at the center spot.
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