that Long sign an injury waiver. Long declined the request and never signed the contract, making him a free agent. Minnesota Vikings On October 11, 2016, Long was signed by the Vikings. He suffered a torn achilles against the Redskins in Week 10 and was placed on injured reserve on November 15, 2016. Retirement On April 24, 2017, Long announced his retirement from the NFL. Personal life After surviving the fire during his second year of college, Long got a tattoo of Saint Joseph on his right bicep. His aunt had placed a card of the saint under his pillow while he was in the hospital in intensive care. He also has a tattoo of the family name on his other arm. Long has two brothers: John and Joseph ("Joe"). Joe Long attended Wayne State University. Jake Long married his college sweetheart, Jacqueline Laurian, on March 10, 2012. References External links Atlanta Falcons Bio 1985 births Living people All-American college football players American Conference Pro Bowl players American football offensive tackles Atlanta Falcons players Miami Dolphins players Michigan Wolverines football players National Football League first-overall draft picks People from Lapeer, Michigan Players of American football from Michigan St. Louis Rams players Minnesota Vikings players Sportspeople from Metro Detroit Ed Block Courage Award recipients