Who Is Retiring From The NFL This Year?
After a long season, many NFL players decide to retire. Here are some of the big names that will be leaving the league this year.
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning, who is considered one of the best quarterbacks of all time, is retiring from the NFL this year. Manning has had an amazing career, winning multiple Super Bowls and MVPs. However, he has been dealing with injuries in recent years and has decided to retire while he is still on top.
18 seasons
Peyton Manning, who announced his retirement Monday after 18 seasons in the NFL, finishes his career as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Manning, who turns 40 in March, was a 14-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time Super Bowl champion. He is the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards (71,940) and passing touchdowns (539).
“It’s been an honor to play for this franchise and to be a part of this community for the past 18 years,” Manning said in a statement released by the Broncos. “I am so thankful for the relationships I have built over the years and will always cherish my time with the Broncos.”
Manning was drafted by the Colts with the first overall pick in 1998 and spent 14 seasons in Indianapolis, where he became one of the faces of the franchise. He led the Colts to nine playoff appearances, including a victory in Super Bowl XLI following the 2006 season.
In 2012, Manning missed the entire season after undergoing neck surgery. The Colts released him that offseason, and he signed with the Broncos.
In Denver, Manning helped lead the Broncos to two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. He retired after Denver’s loss to the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.
Won Super Bowl XLI
Peyton Manning, who is retiring from the NFL this year, won Super Bowl XLI in 2007.
Five-time NFL MVP
Peyton Manning is a five-time NFL MVP who is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He played for the Indianapolis Colts for 14 seasons, winning one Super Bowl, before being released in 2012. He then signed with the Denver Broncos, with whom he won another Super Bowl in 2015. Manning announced his retirement from the NFL on March 7, 2016.
Marshawn Lynch
After a brief hiatus, Marshawn Lynch is officially retiring from the NFL. The former Seahawk and Raider running back announced his decision via Twitter with a simple post reading, “I’m done.” Lynch finishes his career as one of the most bruising and effective runners in NFL history.
12 seasons
Marshawn Lynch is a professional football player who is retiring from the NFL this year. He played 12 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, where he won a Super Bowl in 2014. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders.
Won Super Bowl XLVII
Marshawn Lynch, a former running back for the Seattle Seahawks, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Lynch was a key player on the Seahawks team that won Super Bowl XLVII in 2013. He is known for his powerful running style and his “Beast Mode” nickname.
One-time NFL rushing leader
Marshawn Lynch, one-time NFL rushing leader, announced his retirement on Twitter early in the day on Thursday, April 18.
The official Marshawn Lynch Twitter account put out a statement that read: “I’m thankful for everything … had my fun … time for y’all to get y’all fun too.”
According to NFL.com, “Lynch played nine seasons in the NFL, rushing for 10,379 yards and 84 touchdowns. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and was named first-team All-Pro in 2012 when he led the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl appearance.”
Calvin Johnson
11 seasons
Calvin Johnson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Georgia Tech, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Widely considered one of the greatest wide receivers of all time, he is frequently referred to as “Megatron”, a nickname he received as a rookie.
Johnson was born in Newnan, Georgia, and attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia, where he played high school football for head coach Rodney Atcherson. Johnson’s mother, Arica Johnson, would later say that she knew her son had special abilities from an early age.
Johnson played for the Lions for 11 seasons, amassing 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns; all three of which are franchise records. He also holds NFL records for single-season reception yardage (1,964 yards in 2012) and single-game receiving yards (237). He retired from professional football on March 14, 2016.
Six-time Pro Bowl selection
Calvin Johnson is a six-time Pro Bowl selection who is considered one of the best wide receivers in NFL history. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft and spent his entire nine-year career with the team. He announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
Johnson, who was nicknamed “Megatron” for his impressive size and skill set, finishes his career with 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. He is Detroit’s all-time leading receiver in catches and yards, and he’s second in team history in touchdown receptions behind only Hall of Famer Herman Moore.
Johnson was named first-team All-Pro four times (2011-2013, 2015) and second-team All-Pro once (2010). He led the NFL in receiving yards twice (2011, 2012) and was selected to six Pro Bowls (2010-2015).
One-time NFL receiving yards leader
Calvin Johnson is a former American football wide receiver who played his entire professional career for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Johnson led the NFL in receiving yards per game in four of his nine seasons. He holds the NFL record for single-season receiving yards with 1,964 yards, which he accomplished in 2012.
Johnson was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and grew up in the Atlanta metropolitan area. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he was a two-time first-team All-American and won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver in 2006. He was selected by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Upon joining the Lions, Johnson quickly emerged as one of the league’s premier wide receivers. In his rookie year, he broke Jerry Rice’s record for most catches by a first-year player with 78 receptions for 1,331 yards and 12 touchdowns. In only his second season, he surpassed Herman Moore’s franchise record for most receiving yards in a season with 1,331 yards. Johnson continued to be one of quarterback Matthew Stafford’s primary targets throughout his career. He retired from professional football on March 8, 2016.
Anquan Boldin
After 14 seasons, Anquan Boldin is retiring from the NFL.
14 seasons
Anquan Boldin is a former American football wide receiver who played 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl selection and one-time All-Pro, Boldin helped lead the Cardinals to Super Bowl XLIII as a rookie. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills.
At Florida State, Boldin was recognized as a consensus All-American and became the Seminoles’ all-time leading receiver with 2,!–>872 yards. As of 2019, he ranks sixth in NFL history with 1!–>,076 receptions and is tenth all time with 13,779 receiving yards. His 205 career receptions as a rookie is an NFL record. He has eight 1,000 yard seasons in his career.
Won Super Bowl XLIII
Anquan Boldin is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football at Florida State University, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Boldin caught 62 touchdown passes during his NFL career. Boldin won Super Bowl XLIII with the Cardinals against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Three-time Pro Bowl selection
Anquan Bagwell is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football at Florida State University, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Boldin also played for the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and led the NFL in receptions in 2003.
Roddy White
Roddy White, wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, is retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons. In those 12 seasons, he had 10,567 receiving yards and 63 touchdowns. He was a 4-time Pro Bowler and was named to the Falcons’ All-Time Team.
11 seasons
Roddy White played 11 seasons in the NFL, all with the Atlanta Falcons. He was a four-time Pro Bowler, and his 10,863 receiving yards are the most in franchise history.
Four-time Pro Bowl selection
Roddy White (born November 2, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB), and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. During his career with the Falcons, White was selected for four Pro Bowls. He also holds franchise records for most career receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
One-time NFL receiving yards leader
Roddy White, a former first-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2005, is one of the most accomplished wide receivers in NFL history. A four-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro, White holds the Falcons’ franchise record for most receptions in a career ( 808) and is second in team history in receiving yards (10,863). He also ranks sixth all-time in NFL history in receptions per game (68.2).
White was drafted by the Falcons with the 27th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. He quickly became one of quarterback Michael Vick’s favorite targets, and by his second season, White had established himself as one of the best young receivers in the league. In his third season, he caught 83 passes for 1,202 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Falcons to the playoffs.
In 2010, White had his best season as a pro, catching 115 passes for 1,389 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was named to his first Pro Bowl and was named a First-Team All-Pro. The following year, he caught 94 passes for 1,153 yards and eight touchdowns as the Falcons made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game.
After another solid season in 2012, White struggled with injuries over the next two years. He bounced back with 83 catches for 1,163 yards and six touchdowns in 2015, but he was released by the Falcons after 11 seasons with the team.
White signed with the Arizona Cardinals before the 2016 season but was released after just one year with the team. He then signed withthe Seattle Seahawks but was once again released before playing a game for them.
