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Ex-Colts guard Hugh Thornton announces retirement

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 26: Hugh Thornton #69 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Heinz Field on October 26, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Colts 51-34. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

  • Former Colts 2013 third-rounder G Hugh Thornton announced his retirement Tuesday, less than two months after he had signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Thornton was the best guard in pass-blocking efficiency on the Colts two of the three years he started (94.1 in 2013, 95.3 in 2015).
  • Thornton faced on average five of the top 10 defensive tackles in pass-rush productivity each year he started.
  • He missed the 2016 season due to a foot injury after starting 32 games at LG and RG.

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