Why Did Howie Long Retire?

Eight-time pro bowler Howie Long retired because he felt he had played long enough and it was time for him to move on.

Who Is Howie Long?

Howie Long is a former football player and a well known sports analyst.

Born on January 6, 1960, in Massachusetts, United States, Long played in the NFL for 13 seasons as a defensive end.

Long had played with Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders, earning eight Pro Bowl titles, three first-team All-Pro selections, and a Super Bowl title.

Long ended his playing career with 84.0 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions.

Upon retirement, Long began working as a sports broadcaster and analyst for Fox Sports’ NFL coverage.

He also ventured into acting and appeared in a number of movies such as Firestorm, 3000 Miles, In That Thing You Do!, and many more.

Long also appeared on TV shows and commercials for brands like Coors Light, Nike, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Hanes, Frito Lay, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Nabisco, Kraft, Honda, and Chevrolet.

In 2000, Long was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.