Associated Press

Former All-Pro linebacker Mike Vrabel is retiring from the Chiefs and returning to his alma mater as an Ohio State assistant coach.

“I am extremely appreciative of the teammates, coaches, and great fans who surrounded me during my NFL career, and am honored to have been a part of three tremendous organizations in the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs,” he said in a statement.

Vrabel confirmed this morning the end of his 14-year career and that he had taken the job as linebackers coach with the Buckeyes. The position was previously held by his college roommate and teammate, Luke Fickell, who was elevated to interim head coach when Jim Tressel resigned May 30.

Vrabel played for Pittsburgh and New England before closing out his career with the Chiefs. He announced his retirement through the statement issued through his agent. He was acquired by the Chiefs with Matt Cassel for a second-round pick from New England in 2009.

Vrabel played eight seasons with the Patriots, winning three Super Bowl titles as a hybrid defender and a spot short-yardage and goal-line offensive player.