Who Retired From The NFL in 2022?

A look at some of the big names who could call it a day after the 2022 NFL season.

Tom Brady

On March 17, 2021, Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL after 20 seasons, writing on social media, “I’m so grateful for the game of football and all it has meant to me and my family. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to play it for as long as I have.”

Brady spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots, winning nine Super Bowls, including five Super Bowl titles in a row from 2001 to 2005. He is widely considered to be the greatest quarterback of all time.

In 2020, Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and helped lead them to a Super Bowl title, becoming the first player in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different teams.

Drew Brees

Drew Brees, who announced his retirement from the NFL on January 15, 2022, was one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. Throughout his 20-year career, he helped lead the New Orleans Saints to victory in Super Bowl XLIV and was named the Super Bowl MVP. He was also a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time first-team All-Pro.

Larry Fitzgerald

In 2022, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals announced his retirement from the NFL after an illustrious career spanning 17 seasons. He finishes his career as one of the most accomplished receivers in NFL history, ranking second all-time in receptions (1,378) and third in receiving yards (17,083). He also holds the league record for most consecutive seasons with at least 90 catches (9). Fitzgerald was a first-round draft pick of the Cardinals in 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the game’s top receivers, being named to 10 Pro Bowls and being selected as a First-Team All-Pro on four occasions. He was also a key member of the Cardinals team that reached Super Bowl XLIII in 2008.

Eli Manning

Eli Manning announced his retirement from the NFL on January 22, 2021. The two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback played 16 seasons with the New York Giants, winning both of his titles in dramatic fashion against the New England Patriots. He will go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks in franchise history and one of the most beloved players in team annals.

Philip Rivers

Quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Rivers, who will turn 39 in December, finishes his career as the Chargers’ all-time leader in passing yards (59,271) and touchdowns (397). He retires ranked fifth all-time in passing yards and sixth in touchdown passes.