2-time Super Bowl champion OT Donovan Smith announces retirement

Field Level Media|published: Sun 26th April, 16:27 2026

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Feb 10, 2021; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donovan Smith dances with the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a boat parade to celebrate victory in Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Nine-year veteran offensive tackle Donovan Smith announced his retirement from football on Sunday.

Smith played 136 games in his NFL career. He was a second-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft. He was immediately plugged into the starting lineup and was a PFWA All-Rookie selection.

He would go on to play eight seasons for the Buccaneers. Most notably, he was a starter on the team that won Super Bowl LV.

The Buccaneers released Smith in March of 2023. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he concluded his career by winning his second Super Bowl ring.

He went unsigned for the entire 2025 season.

--Field Level Media

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