Former Steelers LB Arthur Moats announces retirement, thanks Steelers Nation

Arthur Moats #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers salutes the crowd in the 3rd quarter against the Carolina Panthers during the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Arthur Moats is retiring.

Moats, whose NFL career spanned nine years, announced his retirement Monday morning.

“I have to give a big thanks to the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers for giving me this opportunity to play 9 seasons in the NFL! Last but certainly not least, I have to give a big shoutout to #BillsMafia & #SteelersNation for all the support! #DontCrossTheMoats #Retired,” Moats tweeted.

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