Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Jason Peters announced his retirement before transitioning to a back-end role with the team.

Seahawks general manager John Schneider announced the retirement of the longtime offensive tackle, putting an end to a 21-season career in the NFL.

The Seattle Seahawks, for whom he played in his final season in 2023, hired him as a veteran mentor in their front office. Seahawks general manager John Schneider detailed at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday that Peters's role is in player engagement and that he will specifically be working with the offensive lineman in his full-time position.