In the NFL, some players put up crazy stats, and others? They just have that it factor. You know—the kind of player every team wants, even when they’re not racking up highlight-reel plays. That’s exactly what happened with Ex-Chargers‘ player Isaac Rochell, who just retired, only to reveal that literally all 32 teams were still hitting him up, trying to get him back on the field.

Isaac Rochell had a message for the doubters. A fan tried to call him out, saying, “Isaac, just say it out loud once. You had to retire because no one wanted you.” But Rochell wasn’t about to let that slide. Instead of firing back with words, he pulled out receipts—a text from none other than Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner himself.

“You guys don’t know the full story, and there are so many things I can’t talk about,” Isaac Rochell said, reading Goodell’s message aloud. But what he could say was enough to shut down the haters. “He cares about me being a dad, and he knows my wife is just a piece in my Hall of Fame career. I am not Mr. Cooch. She is Mrs. Rochell.”  This wasn’t some washed-up vet quietly fading away. All 32 NFL teams were still calling him, trying to bring him back.

But, It’s a fair question—why would every single team be after him? His career stats—113 tackles, 9.5 sacks—aren’t exactly jaw-dropping, but stats don’t always tell the whole story. Rochell was the kind of locker room leader every team wanted. A versatile, hard-working presence on the defensive line. A guy who set the tone, kept the energy up, and made his teammates better. The NFL isn’t just about talent—it’s about mentality, leadership, and reliability. That’s why all 32 teams were still checking in, hoping he’d lace up his cleats one more time. And Goodell’s message only confirmed what those inside the league already knew—Rochell was built different.

After seven seasons in the NFL, Isaac Rochell called it a career. But if you think he is having a tough time with retirement, think again. “After 19 years, it’s time to hang up the cleats. Football has shaped my life in so many ways, and I’m grateful for every moment,” he said when announcing his decision. His wife, Allison Kuch, who’s built a massive following online, couldn’t be more hyped for what’s next. “As this chapter closes, I know the best is yet to come—I am so unbelievably proud of you.”

Roger Goodell says Rochell had a ‘Hall of Fame’ career

Goodell, yeah, the NFL commissioner, straight-up called Isaac Rochell’s career Hall of Fame material. Now, don’t get it twisted, he ain’t exactly next in line for that gold jacket, but when the big boss himself is throwing that kind of shine your way? You gotta give props where props are due. That’s not just some random shoutout, you know.

Rochell wasn’t just about the numbers. Dude was a straight-up leader, the kind of guy who kept the locker room tight and brought that good energy every single day. Off the field? Even better. He was out here making moves, nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2020 for all the work he was doing in the community. His old coach, Anthony Lynn, put it perfectly: Isaac’s grind and love for the game? Unmatched. He’s that dude who lifts everyone up. So yeah, no shocker teams were still trying to scoop him up even after he decided to hang up the cleats.

But Isaac? Man’s living his best life. No regrets, nothing, just full send into the next chapter. He and his wife, Allison, are out here building their social media empire, flexing their content creation game. As he said, he is finally happy to be done with football. Oh, and let’s not forget—he’s now a full-time #GirlDad to their little one, Scottie Bee, soaking up all that family time he missed while ballin’ out.

And don’t even trip about his bread situation. Rochell broke it down himself: “So I got seven credited seasons, which means I have seven years of pension. I won’t give you all the numbers, but I’ll give you these—after seven years, I’m gonna make around $6,000 per month when I turn 55.” Not too shabby, right? With his pension locked in and new ‘hustle‘ already lined up, Rochell walked away from the game on his own terms—stacked, secure, and zero regrets.