In American football, an offensive tackle is a position on the offensive line, responsible for protecting the quarterback. Jason Peters, a highly decorated offensive tackle, has announced his retirement from the NFL. After a long and successful career, he will transition into a front office role. - Jason Peters, a nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, is retiring from the NFL after 19 seasons. - Peters played for the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks. - He will be joining the Seattle Seahawks' front office as a veteran mentor, working with offensive linemen. - Peters entered the NFL in 2004 as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas. - He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-Decade Team for the 2010s.