Anthony Barr Announces NFL Retirement via Raise the Barr on Instagram

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• Anthony Barr, Minnesota Vikings’ former linebacker, announced his official retirement from the NFL on august 4, 2025. The proclamation was made via Instagram through his institution, Raise the Barr.
• Drafted in the first round (9th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by Minnesota Vikings, Barr played nine seasons for them and one with Dallas Cowboys during a ten-year career that included four consecutive Pro Bowl selections (2015-2018).
• In November and December of 2023, Barr briefly returned to the Vikings but only played four games on their active roster. He did not play in the NFL during the 2024 season.
• throughout his career (116 games played; 108 started), he recorded notable stats including 554 combined tackles,18.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles & five interceptions while contributing effectively as a defensive player.
• Co-founded Raise The Barr with his mother Lori in December 2016 focusing notably providing resources/support programs aimed aiding Single Parent(Groups)Economic mobility pathways {Minnesota target +Callifornia Align}Link.py