Why did Michael Oher retire? How long did he play in the NFL?

Michael Oher's NFL career has been highly inspirational. He had to overcome difficulties and struggles prior to his NFL career and was featured in Michael Lewis's 2006 novel The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.

The novel did a great job of capturing Oher's life that a movie needed to be made. A motivational sports film about Oher's rise to prominence as an NFL player was released in theaters in 2009. But what is he doing now?

In the first round of the 2009 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected Michael with the 23rd overall pick. He remained with the Ravens for five years, and in February 2013, he defeated the Colin Kaepernick-led San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl.

Oher had a year of experience with the Tennessee Titans in 2014 before moving on to the Carolina Panthers for the next two seasons. He and the Panthers got a second opportunity to win the Super Bowl in February 2016, but the Denver Broncos crushed them 24-10.

Oher's NFL career ended in 2016 when he was released by the Panthers after starting only three games due to injuries.

Where is Michael Oher now?

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Michael Oher, a homeless 17-year-old, was adopted by Leigh Anne Tuohy and her family in Tennessee. She saw his potential and encouraged his football skills, which helped him get a spot at the University of Mississippi for Ole Miss.

Before being adopted by his foster mother and given the opportunity to develop his potential.He has been assisting children in achieving their aspirations through his foundation, Beat The Odds, since his retirement.

Oher has also developed the Good Deeds app, which allows users to donate necessities to individuals in need and launched it when tornadoes hit Nashville in 2020.

He devotes most of his time to working with foster homes and hopes to make a difference by helping others. A little help can go a long way, and no one knows that better than Oher.

On November 5, 2022, Michael Oher married his long-term love, Tiffany Roy, at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee. Despite the fact that he has started a new relationship, he remains close to the Tuohy family.