Former Packers OT Yosh Nijman Retires from NFL

Nijman played 7 seasons in the league, including 5 with the Packers

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:04pm

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Yosh Nijman, a former offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers, has announced his retirement from the NFL after 7 seasons in the league. Nijman, who went undrafted out of Virginia Tech in 2019, spent the first 5 years of his career with the Packers before signing with the Panthers for the last 2 seasons.

Why it matters

Nijman was a valuable backup and fill-in starter for the Packers' offensive line over his 5 seasons in Green Bay, playing over 1,900 snaps on offense and special teams. His retirement marks the end of an era for the Packers, who will now need to find a replacement for the versatile lineman.

The details

Nijman announced his retirement in a social media post on Thursday, thanking the fans of both the Packers and Panthers for their support during his 7-year NFL career. He started 21 games over the 2021 and 2022 seasons for the Packers, including a start against his former team in the Panthers' upset win over Green Bay last season.

  • Nijman signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
  • Nijman spent his first 5 NFL seasons with the Packers from 2019-2023.
  • Nijman signed with the Carolina Panthers before the 2024 season.
  • Nijman announced his retirement from the NFL on March 12, 2026.

The players

Yosh Nijman

A former offensive tackle who played 7 seasons in the NFL, the first 5 with the Green Bay Packers and the final 2 with the Carolina Panthers.

Green Bay Packers

An NFL team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin that Nijman played for from 2019-2023.

Carolina Panthers

An NFL team that Nijman played for in the 2024 and 2025 seasons after leaving the Packers.

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What they’re saying

“After seven incredible seasons in the NFL, I've decided it's time to officially step away from the game of football.”

— Yosh Nijman (Social media)

The takeaway

Nijman's retirement marks the end of his tenure with the Packers, where he was a valuable depth piece and spot starter on the offensive line. His departure leaves a hole that Green Bay will need to fill, either through the draft, free agency, or by developing one of their younger linemen.