Was Polamalu forced to retire?

He did say, however, that he is proud to represent his former teammates in the Hall of Fame in August. While Polamalu’s career in Pittsburgh and the NFL didn’t exactly have the perfect ending, as he was essentially forced into retirement by the Steelers, he sounds at peace with the way things ultimately played out.

Why did Troy Polamalu quit football?

Polamalu is retiring because of his family. “It’s all about family,” Polamalu said on Thursday. “I live here in Pittsburgh now, and since the end of the season I’ve had a chance to enjoy my family on a level I never had before. It was awesome.”

How much money did Troy Polamalu make in the NFL?

During his NFL career, Troy earned $72 million in salary alone. He earned tens of millions more from endorsements.

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Who is better Polamalu or Reed?

Though it is clear Ed Reed may go down in history as the best ball-hawk to ever play the game, that is FAR from the only thing a defensive back has to do to be successful. In every other important category, Troy Polamalu is far and away better than Ed Reed.

Was Polamalu forced to retire?