Veteran wideout pronounces retirement from NFL

Mohamed Sanu‘s taking part in days have formally come to an finish. The veteran receiver introduced that he has retired.

“After 10+ years within the NFL, my taking part in chapter is closing,” Sanu wrote on X. “Grateful for each coach, teammate & fan. Excited to offer again by way of teaching & share the sport in a brand new approach with the Info Over Stats podcast. The Journey continues.”

Mohamed Sanu hasn’t performed in years

Sanu final performed a regular-season recreation in 2021, and he very briefly frolicked with the Dolphins the next summer time. Given the time that has elapsed since Friday’s announcement, it’s actually an sudden one. However, it marks an finish to the 36-year-old’s profession as a participant.

Chosen within the third spherical of the 2012 draft, Sanu performed out his rookie contract with the Bengals. He established himself as a starting-caliber receiver throughout that interval, a standing that remained constant all through his Falcons tenure (2016-19). Within the 2018 marketing campaign, Sanu set a brand new private mark with 838 receiving yards; that season additionally marked the one time one in all his eight profession move makes an attempt (4 of which resulted in a landing) fell incomplete.

After a midseason commerce noticed him end the 12 months with the Patriots, the Rutgers product break up his time between the 49ers and Lions the next marketing campaign. Sanu noticed a downturn in utilization and manufacturing throughout that span, and he remained a part-time contributor upon returning to San Francisco for 2021. After being launched by the Dolphins in August 2022, no recognized visits befell, and no additional taking part in alternatives offered themselves.

A number of years faraway from his closing taking part in motion within the NFL, Sanu will now formally flip his consideration to different pursuits. In all, he performed 145 mixed common and postseason video games and amassed almost $32M in profession earnings.