Alex Mack has decided to retire from NFL football, the seven-time Pro Bowl center announced.
Mack earned three of those honors in five standout seasons with the Falcons (2016-2020), when he ranked high among the elites at the position. He was an integral part of Atlanta's run to the Super Bowl in 2016 and a 2017 squad that made the playoffs. Mack was a part of the Falcons 2010-2019 All-Decade team.
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The Cal alum, a first-round pick in 2009, spent his first seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He then joined the Falcons on a five-year contract in unrestricted free agency, starting 78 games and earning two second-team All-Pro honors over the life of the contract.
He left the Falcons for the 49ers in 2021, where he was reunited with former Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan.
He played a Pro Bowl season with the 49ers before deciding to close out his NFL career.
Before heading into the 2020 NFL year, we are going to look back at the best images from players on the active roster. Take a look at the best of center Alex Mack.
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday November 17, 2019. (Photo by Cato Cataldo/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 looks on at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 gestures before the snap during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Duke Riley #42 breaks down the huddle with center Alex Mack #51 before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 in action at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on Sunday December 15, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 prepares to snap the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 celebrates an explosive play with quarterback Matt Ryan #2 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday November 17, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 celebrates his first NFL touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday November 17, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack #51 looks on during the National Anthem at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and center Alex Mack #51 gesture before the start of a play during the second half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
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