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An Arkansas product, Swanson was a third-round
pick of the Detroit Lions in 2014, starting 42 games over the
next four seasons before signing with Miami last season. He
started 11 games for the Dolphins after starting center Daniel
Kilgore was injured.
Swanson made his announcement on Instagram, citing family
reasons for stepping away from football.
"This ultimately came down to a family decision between Emily
and I," Swanson wrote. "When my daughter Kendyl was born and I
first saw her, my heart expanded and completely changed my
priorities. I will always love football, but the love for your
child is a level of love that has no comparison.
"I have been an offensive lineman for 22 years of my life and
will be for the remainder. In my years as a lineman, I have
learned so many life lessons. It is extraordinary that this game
has the power to take a kid from Kingwood, Texas to places all
over the globe."
--Field Level Media
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