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Defensive end Vinny Curry (2012-17, 2019-20) will officially retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, November 14, the team announced Tuesday.
The 11-year pro will be recognized as the Honorary Captain of the Game in front of a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, November 14, against the Commanders.
Curry last played in the NFL in 2022 with the New York Jets.
“Vinny Curry’s contributions were always on display, and it was his role on our Super Bowl-winning team that defined his legacy,” said Jeffrey Lurie, Chairman and CEO, Philadelphia Eagles in press release. “Vinny’s genuine love and passion for the Eagles growing up allowed him to connect so easily with our team and city. His commitment over eight seasons, along with everything he gave to his teammates and coaches on the field, was truly authentic and always came from the heart. We are thrilled to celebrate this special occasion with Vinny and his family on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.”
Selected in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft (59th overall), Curry spent the first six years of his career in Philadelphia, where he started all 19 games (regular season and playoffs) during the Super Bowl season in 2017. After leaving in 2018, he returned for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. During his two stints in Philadelphia, Curry registered 222 QB pressures, 204 tackles, 35.5 tackles for loss, 30.0 sacks (19th in franchise history), five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 111 games played.
As a starter on the Eagles defensive line in 2017, Curry registered career highs with 41 QB pressures (first on team) and 13 tackles for loss (second on team). During the 2014 season, he finished second on the team with a career-high nine sacks and tied for the team lead with another career high with four forced fumbles. He joined Justin Houston, Ryan Kerrigan, Paul Kruger, Robert Quinn, and J.J. Watt as the only NFL players that season to record at least nine sacks and four forced fumbles.