NFL career is coming to a close in a rather interesting turn of events. On Thursday afternoon, reported that the veteran Sister Jean Jersey offensive lineman, who is currently a free agent, has been suspended for the first six games of the upcoming 2021 season. In the aftermath of that news coming to light, Veldheer explaining what triggered the positive test and that he would be retiring from the NFL."I was prescribed low dose clomid due to abnormally low T (likely caused from pituitary damage suffered from repeated blows to the head)," Veldheer's statement reads. "I recommend this to any veteran who is struggling with post-football i sues. I also plan to retire at this time from the NFL."The timing of these two pieces of news coming to light makes it seem a bit more reactionary than what it probably was for Veldheer to make his retirement decision. In reality, the 33-year-old likely made his choice to put down his Bruce Smith Jersey helmet well prior to taking a banned substance by the league that he in all likelihood knew would trigger a positive test and suspension. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. Jeremy Clark Jersey I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt Sean Nuernberger Jersey -in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. The 11-year veteran has played sparingly over the last few seasons. That said, he this postseason by playing for two different teams when he was on the and then roster. Unfortunately for Veldheer in his quest to find his way into the quirkier side of the NFL's record books, he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list before Green Bay's divisional round matchup against Los Angeles, forcing him to mi s the contest. He began his career Thomas Collier Jersey as a third-round draft choice of the then-Oakland in 2010 and played (and started) four seasons at left tackle for them before signing a $35 million contract with the in 2014. He played there until 2018 when he was traded to the . At that point, Veldheer's career moved from being a starter to more of a rotational player.