Drafted in the second round by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015, Golden quickly made a name for himself as a formidable pass rusher, recording three seasons with double-digit sacks, including a career-high 12.5 sacks in 2016.
His journey through the NFL also saw him play for the New York Giants, where he posted a 10-sack season in 2019, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he wrapped up his career in 2023.
#KeepHuntin pic.twitter.com/XMVJKaT8Io
— Markus Golden (@markusgolden) August 21, 2024
After suffering a torn ACL in 2017, he made a remarkable comeback with the Giants, proving his worth as a top-tier defensive player.
Traded back to Arizona in 2020, Golden described the move as one that "saved his career," and he continued to deliver strong performances, including an 11-sack season in 2021.
Known for his relentless work ethic and leadership, Golden was a key presence both on and off the field, mentoring younger teammates and earning respect throughout the league.
Longtime NFL LB Markus Golden has announced his retirement https://t.co/iH1qbDpOYO pic.twitter.com/aPnJANxn4a
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 21, 2024
In announcing his retirement on Instagram, Golden expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to live out his childhood dreams through football.
He leaves behind a legacy of perseverance, passion, and significant contributions to the teams he played for, totaling 51 sacks, 343 tackles, and 11 forced fumbles across 127 games.
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