Report: Kyle Long ends retirement, will return to NFL in 2021

Kyle Long is returning to the NFL.

The 32-year-old offensive tackle is expected to make his return after announcing his retirement in 2020, Macon Gunter of the "Green Light Pod" reports.

Long is up to 315 pounds and has signed with an agent, Gunter adds.

He played for the Chicago Bears for seven seasons after the franchise selected him in the first round of the 2013 draft. The Oregon product will be a free agent after the Bears released him following his retirement.

Long was hampered by injuries prior to his NFL exit, missing 26 games in his final three seasons. The three-time Pro Bowler played in four contests before a hip injury interrupted his 2019 campaign.