After retiring from the NFL at the age of only 25, a former Los Angeles Chargers safety is announcing his return to the league.
Nasir Adderley announced he is planning to come back to the NFL three years after initially calling it quits.
He revealed this next step of his career in a statement released on Monday to his social media channels.
‘It’s now been three years since I left the NFL, and I am extremely happy with my development,’ Adderley said.
‘Health, family and entrepreneurship were my top priorities, and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish. The freedom to manage my own schedule was very important to me, but what I didn’t realize was how much I’d miss having football in my life.’
‘The competition, the brotherhood and just being involved in the game that means so much to me and my family,’ Adderley continued. ‘Therefore, I am officially announcing my intention to return to the NFL.’
NFL safety Nasir Adderley is coming out of retirement three years after ending his career at 25
Adderley was a second-round pick of the Chargers in 2019 and is now a free agent
In his career, Adderley logged 232 total tackles, two fumble recoveries and three interceptions
Adderley retired as a free agent after his rookie contract expired – giving him the right to sign with whichever team may be interested in him.
The now-28-year-old is a native of Philadelphia and played college football at the University of Delaware.
The Chargers selected him 60th overall in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Adderley spent four seasons in Los Angeles – logging 232 total tackles, half a sack, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, three interceptions and 12 pass deflections.
His final season was among his best as he put up 62 tackles (39 solo tackles), forced one fumble and snagged two of his three career picks.