Packers defensive tackle B.J Raji is retiring from football according to Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
There were reports that the Panthers may have been interested in Raji, who will turn 30 this offseason.
But the Packers seem to have known what was going on. They started covering themselves by hanging onto free agent Letroy Guion this offseason. The retirement means the Packers could be looking elsewhere with the 27th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.
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We love u B.J. thank u for help making our awesome!!! We will never forget u #90 Happy Retirement!!! Be safe and take care Green Bay Packer…
Never thought you would leave so soon…happy u wore green & yellow…you a true warrior BJ…good luck on da next chapter in your life…#SHOWEMWHATYOUGOTRAJI#
Thanks for your hard work and dedication Brother !!! You’ll be missed
Raji I will miss you and thank you for the great years! Wish you weren’t going.
I remember playing against you in high school as a freshman I think you were a senior Englewood vs Westwood good times God bless
Mr. Raji we’ll always remember you as the fantastic player you were in the field and awesome person you were out the field. Thank you for these 6 years, we are proud to have had you in Green Bay. Good luck.
mad love and respect THANK YOU your an amazing packer 4lofe
Well doesn’t this suck. Ok, BJ, let’s do all the things YOU want to do.
I can only assume since I the first to comment to my own post, there is little chance anyone, let alone BJ Raji will ever read this. However, I am compelled to post this reply for the record and to officially say, I am sorry. When I originally replied to this, I had no idea of the troubles BJ is facing and was simply making an attempt at being sarcastic. Had I known then what I know now, my comment would have been entirely different, and would have gone something like this.
We all have mothers, and any son who is willing to surrender what has been a tremendous and promising career for her and her sister, was raised by one hell of a mom. Best of luck to you sir, off the field, and if ever possible again, on.
Best of Luck BJ in whatever you decide to do. We will miss you.
After reading the story about how his heart was no longer in it and the health issues going on with his mom and other family members, I find his decision to be very respectful and honest to himself. Money doesn’t create happiness, and it’s enlightening to see him be true to himself. Good luck in your future endeavors B.J. We’ll miss you 💚💛💚💛
Thanks for the memories big guy, you will be missed this year in the trenches.
Enjoy your retirement BJ,glad you were a Packer and happy to see you go out on top.
Thanks for being there Raji! We surely will moss u!
Gonna leave a BIG hole. Live your life like you played for the Packers and you will live a life. God Bless.
Enjoy retirement BJ. You will be greatly missed. Good luck in all you do.
Damn man, good luck BJ. Take the easy bro
Bye raji you will be missed. Once a packer always a packer. I hope you will always consider green bay your home. Thank you.
Really sorry to hear this! So glad you were and always will be a Green Bay Packer! I’ll never forget the pick six and touchdown, awesome memory! Good luck, you will be missed!
Thank you NJ for your dedication and professional attitude. God bless you on your next chapter on life. You will always be welcomed at Lambeau
Raji you were Hell if a Packer!!! I was always pulling for you, even when you were hurt. I was hoping you would come back this season because you earned the money. Your Hell of a man and one Hell of a football player. I really hope you change your mind, but if this is it take care bud and God Bless, you always be one of the Best Packers…. Go Pack Go were gonna miss you bro
BJ MY MANNNNN, ITS GANNA BE SAD NOT SEEING U ON THE FEILD NEXT YEAR!!! I THINK YOUR A BEAST BRO U HAD ONE OF THE BEST PLAYS IN PACKERS HISTORY!!! YOUR PICK 6 WAS LEGENDARY!!! YOU WILL BE MISSED BRO
SINCERELY GOLIATH KANNO
I will ALWAYS remember the FREEZER, thank BJ Raji for all you’ve done for the Pack, you will always be a Green Bay Packer!!
BJ,
Thank you!!!
You may be leaving the Packers, but the PACKERS will always be with you. Bon courage mon ami!
Ed Tavernier
BJ you will certainly be missed; not only by the team, but by all your fans!! Wishing you well with all your future endeavors.
Loved watching you play B.J. You went out in style after having a great year plugging up the middle of the D-line. Good luck in your future endeavors-you’ve been a class act for the green and gold.
Thank you for making the Green and Gold, young and old proud to be Packers fans!!! Here’s to new beginnings, B.J., as your time playing for America’s true NFL team…the great Green Bay Packers comes to a very memorable retirement and not an end because you will forever be a Packer!
Going to miss you! I love to watch you on the field, you’re my man!!
I wasn’t expecting you to be gone so suddenly B.J. I’m going to miss your on-field presence. Your pick-6 will remain in my brain forever! Thanks for the great seasons with the Pack!
Good luck in what ever you do B.J., you’ll be missed on the field and I will always love your pick for a touchdown. Hope to see one day back on the field an if you don’t just remember
Go PACK Go!
You are the reason I choose the Packer when my husband introduced me to football! Love Ya Raji! Hope you come back if not enjoy life and I hope you don’t disappear out of the scene for good!
You will definitely be missed!! The very best to you!! Thank you for some terrific memories.
Adios “Freezer” thanks for the effort and all the highlights your play produced. Congrats on your retirement.
I’m sorry to see you go but have fun in retirement and always go pack go
GOD has changed your focus. You have been a great asset to my favorite team. You will now be engaged in a lifelong team with your family. Best wishes to you. GOD will make a way for you.
Sorry to see you leave the best team in the the world Our Green Bay Packers Have a great retirement.