By Michael Shapiro The 2014 third-round pick played all eight NFL seasons in Jacksonville. View the original article to see embedded media. Jaguars center Brandon Linder announced his retirement Monday after eight NFL seasons. Linder, 30, played all eight years of his career with Jacksonville. “Eight years ago, you welcomed me like a family member and have continued to support me unconditionally,” Linder wrote in a statement. “After much reflection, I have realized that the man I currently aspire to be is no longer aligning with the person I must become to play this game. It is at this time th…