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Patrick Mannelly Retires

Bears' longest-tenured player Patrick Mannelly, announced his retirement. ChicagoBears.com takes a pictorial look back at his 16-year career.

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Chicago Bears tackles Patrick Mannelly (65) and James Williams (71) share a laugh during a break in practice.
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Chicago Bears tackles Patrick Mannelly (65) and James Williams (71) share a laugh during a break in practice.

Chicago Bears tackle Patrick Mannelly (65) walks on the sidelines during a week 12 NFL football game.
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Chicago Bears tackle Patrick Mannelly (65) walks on the sidelines during a week 12 NFL football game.

Center Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.
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Center Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Patrick Mannelly (65) on the sidelines in the game against the Indianapolis Colts the Super Bowl XLI football game.
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Chicago Bears offensive tackle Patrick Mannelly (65) on the sidelines in the game against the Indianapolis Colts the Super Bowl XLI football game.

Long snapper Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears snaps the ball during pregame warmups at the game against the San Diego Chargers.
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Long snapper Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears snaps the ball during pregame warmups at the game against the San Diego Chargers.

Center Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears gets ready to snap the football against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Center Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears gets ready to snap the football against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Long snapper Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears blocks during an extra point against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Long snapper Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears blocks during an extra point against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chicago Bears' Patrick Mannelly, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Seattle.
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Chicago Bears' Patrick Mannelly, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Seattle.

Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) warms up prior to their NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) warms up prior to their NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.
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Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears center Patrick Mannelly (65) warms up before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Chicago Bears center Patrick Mannelly (65) warms up before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers.

Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears gets ready to snap the football at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Detroit Lions.
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Patrick Mannelly #65 of the Chicago Bears gets ready to snap the football at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Detroit Lions.

Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) reacts after the Bears' 41-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) reacts after the Bears' 41-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) and long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) take the field before before an NFL football game.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) and long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) take the field before before an NFL football game.

Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) prepares to snap the ball against the New Orleans Saints.
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Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65) prepares to snap the ball against the New Orleans Saints.

Chicago Bears center Patrick Mannelly (65) gets ready to snap the football at the line of scrimmage during a week 13 NFL football game.
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Chicago Bears center Patrick Mannelly (65) gets ready to snap the football at the line of scrimmage during a week 13 NFL football game.

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Chicago Bears center Patrick Mannelly (65) looks on from the sidelines during a week 17 NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Chicago Bears center Patrick Mannelly (65) looks on from the sidelines during a week 17 NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers.

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