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sports16 days ago•2 min saved

Bridgewater Officially Retires from NFL as Lions Add Dobbs for Depth

Teddy Bridgewater has officially retired from the NFL, posting on Instagram that this time it’s for real as the Lions sign Josh Dobbs to a one-year deal to back up Jared Goff and bolster quarterback depth. Bridgewater, a former Pro Bowler with Minnesota in 2015 who overcame a major knee injury in 2016 and later started 29 games in 2020–21, had a recent return to Detroit before stepping away. The Lions are preparing for their Sept. 13 opener, reconfiguring the QB room with Dobbs and Luke Altmyer in the mix.

via Bleacher Report|

#detroit-lions #josh-dobbs #nfl-retirement

sports22 days ago•1 min saved

Ex-49ers CB Ahkello Witherspoon retires after nine-season NFL run

Former 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has retired after a nine-year NFL career, ending his time with the Washington Commanders who placed him on the reserve/retired list; he played 47 games with San Francisco and later spent time with the Seahawks, Steelers and Rams, missing most of 2025 due to a scapula injury.

via Niners Wire|

#ahkello-witherspoon #nfl-retirement #san-francisco-49ers

sports24 days ago•1 min saved

Former Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk retires from NFL after brief, injury-marred stint

Ja’Lynn Polk, the Patriots’ 2024 second-round pick who later joined the Saints, has retired from the NFL after missing the 2025 season due to shoulder surgery. He leaves with 87 career receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, including his first against the Seahawks in 2024, and is listed on the Saints’ reserve/retired list.

via Field Gulls|

#jalynn-polk #new-england-patriots #new-orleans-saints

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Bitonio retires after 12 Browns seasons, jokes about Manziel

Veteran Browns offensive lineman Joel Bitonio announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons with Cleveland, reminiscing about veterans he learned from and joking about Johnny Manziel—who roomed with him in college and the NFL—while noting Manziel’s first‑round pick didn’t pan out and Bitonio went on to a long, productive career with multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.

via NBC Sports|

#cleveland-browns #joel-bitonio #johnny-manziel

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Falcons lose incumbent RT Kaleb McGary to retirement, forcing O-line rethink

Kaleb McGary, the Falcons’ longtime right tackle and 2019 first-round pick, retires after a season-ending injury in 2025; his exit leaves Atlanta with a gapping hole at right tackle, shifts responsibility to Storm Norton and Elijah Wilkinson, and opens roughly $14 million in cap space for 2026–27, prompting a likely search for free-agent or trade additions.

via The Falcoholic|

#atlanta-falcons #kaleb-mcgary #nfl-retirement

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Drew Dalman retires at 27, putting health ahead of football’s payday

Drew Dalman, the Bears’ 27-year-old center, retires after five NFL seasons and a full 2025 season on a $42 million contract, likely prioritizing long-term health amid rising concerns about brain injury and CTE. His departure echoes his father Chris Dalman’s retirement and frees roughly $10 million in Bear cap space to pursue a new center.

via Los Angeles Times|

#chicago-bears #cte #drew-dalman

sports5 months ago•9 min saved

Bears center Drew Dalman bows out after five NFL seasons

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman is expected to retire after five NFL seasons, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chicago is hosting center Tyler Biadasz for a visit as a potential replacement, as the team continues to fortify the interior line. Dalman, 27, helped anchor a rebuilt O-line that aided QB Caleb Williams and earned strong marks from PFF, including a Pro Bowl nod and top run-blocking grade at center. He started every regular-season game and both playoff contests in Chicago, finishing his career with 74 appearances and 57 starts after being a 2021 fourth-round pick.

via NFL.com|

#chicago-bears #drew-dalman #nfl-retirement

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Drew Dalman retires from the NFL at 27, leaving Bears with a center vacancy

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman is retiring from the NFL at age 27, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. A 2021 Falcons fourth-round pick, Dalman signed a three-year, $42 million contract with Chicago last year and showed promise, but he has chosen to retire. His departure, along with Ozzy Trapilo's serious knee injury, creates a major center vacancy for the Bears heading into free agency.

via NBC Sports|

#center #chicago-bears #drew-dalman

sports8 months ago•5 min saved

Travis Kelce's Potential Farewell at Arrowhead on Christmas

Travis Kelce is likely playing his final home game at Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas night, marking the end of an era for the Kansas City Chiefs and NFL fans, as he has been a pivotal figure in the team's recent success alongside Patrick Mahomes, with a career filled with record-breaking performances and personal achievements.

via Sports Illustrated|

#arrowhead-stadium #chiefs #nfl-retirement

sports11 months ago•2 min saved

Amari Cooper Retires from NFL After Raiders Reunion

Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper has decided to retire from the NFL at age 31, just a week after rejoining the Raiders, citing a lack of desire to continue playing after struggling to ramp up for the season. Cooper, who had a successful 10-season career with over 10,000 yards and 64 touchdowns, briefly returned to the Raiders in 2025 but chose to retire due to his recent difficulties in preparing for the season.

via NFL.com|

#amari-cooper #football #nfl-retirement

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Jimmy Graham Announces Retirement from the NFL

Jimmy Graham, a notable NFL tight end, has announced his retirement, ending a career that included stints with the Saints, Seahawks, Packers, and Bears, and notable for his touchdown achievements and recent record-setting Arctic crossing.

via NBC Sports|

#career-highlights #jimmy-graham #nfl-retirement

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

C.J. Mosley Retires from NFL After Successful Career

C.J. Mosley, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker and former Jets captain, announced his retirement from the NFL on his 33rd birthday, after a career marked by leadership, injuries, and significant contributions to his teams, including the Jets and Ravens.

via New York Post|

#cj-mosley #football #jets

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Ex-Dolphin Terron Armstead Retires Due to Injury-Related Challenges

Terron Armstead retired from the NFL due to severe knee issues that limited his ability to play and perform, despite a successful 12-year career including five Pro Bowls and earning over $115 million, citing physical decline as the main reason for his decision.

via New York Post|

#dolphins #knee-injury #nfl-retirement

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

NFL Wide Receiver Conley Retires to Pursue Film School

Veteran NFL wide receiver Chris Conley announced his retirement after 10 seasons and will pursue film school at Georgia, marking a new chapter after a career with multiple teams including the Chiefs and 49ers.

via ESPN|

#career-transition #chris-conley #film-school