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T.J. Lang expected to retire

Green Bay Packers v Arizona Cardinals

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 27: Guard T.J. Lang #70 of the Green Bay Packers on the sidelines during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 27, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Packers 38-8. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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The Lions released T.J. Lang earlier this month, and the offensive lineman said at the time he had not decided whether to continue his career. He apparently has decided.

In what will come as a surprise to no one, Lang has told those close to him that he “definitely” has played his last game, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Lang’s retirement announcement could come as soon as Friday.

Head and neck injuries limited Lang to six games last season. He finished the year on injured reserve.

Lang, 31, spent eight seasons with the Packers and two with the Lions. He played in 138 career games, with 113 starts, and made two Pro Bowls.