Former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman John Cominsky has officially retired from the NFL after five seasons. Cominsky announced his retirement via social media on Monday afternoon. The 29-year-old was drafted by the Falcons in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Charleston.
Cominsky spent his first three seasons in Atlanta but was waived before the 2022 season. He later signed with the Detroit Lions in 2022 and recorded a career-high four sacks and 12 QB hits. After starting 19 total games in two years with the Lions, he missed all of the 2024 season due to a knee injury.
Cominsky made sure to thank the Falcons for drafting him in his retirement post.
"After 6 years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring," wrote Cominsky. "I am proud of the career I had, but have accumulated a combination of injuries that are overwhelming my desire to continue playing. Thank you to the Atlanta Falcons for believing in me and drafting an under the radar Dil prospect."
Former #Lions DL John Cominsky has announced his retirement. A fourth-round pick from Division II @UCWV_Football, Cominsky walks away after a knee injury last year. Six NFL seasons for Cominsky, who enjoyed success in Detroit after being claimed on waivers from the #Falcons. pic.twitter.com/DhANZr1jcZ
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 31, 2025
During his three seasons with the Falcons, Cominsky appeared in 27 games with one start as a rotational defensive end. He recorded 41 tackles (19 solo), 1.5 sacks and five QB hits before going to Detroit.
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