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5 hours ago
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Patrick Mahomes' Three-Word Reaction to Major Retirement Announcement
Patrick Mahomes' Three-Word Reaction to Major Retirement Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The offseason is an opportunity for NFL teams to get back to the drawing board and prepare for the upcoming campaign. This has been the case for the Kansas City Chiefs, who are looking to bounce back this season following their heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in February. Advertisement Sad as it might be, the reality is that the offseason is also a time for players – especially those who have been in the NFL for an extended period – to reflect on their respective careers and what the future holds for them. In this light, the offseason also brings about retirement announcements from players across the league. This was the case for veteran wide receiver Chris Conley, as the 32-year-old wide receiver announced his decision to retire. Conley, who played the last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, took to Instagram on Saturday to announce his retirement from the NFL after 10 playing years. Patrick Mahomes played alongside Conley with the Chiefs for two seasons. This was at the start of Mahomes' career, and Conley was one of his weapons out wide. Advertisement Mahomes sent Conley a three-word message on Sunday. "Congrats my man!!!" Mahomes commented on Conley's post. One of the photos Conley used in his retirement announcement included Mahomes. The Chiefs' star quarterback appreciated the gesture, and Mahomes decided to share the photo on his Instagram stories. In his post, Conley said that one of the reasons behind his decision to walk away is that he "set sights on something new." According to his agent, Jonathan Perzley, Conley is going back to the University of Georgia to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker. Related: Patrick Mahomes Shares Big Personal Announcement on Friday Related: Patrick Mahomes' Physical Appearance Draws Attention on Tuesday Related: Patrick Mahomes' Wordless Reaction to Chiefs' New Post This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Former Jacksonville Jaguars WR retiring after 10 NFL seasons to pursue new career
Former Jacksonville Jaguars' wide receiver Chris Conley is retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons. According to Ian Rapoport, Conley is going back to school at Georgia to pursue his dreams of being a filmmaker. Conley was a third-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs out of Georgia in the 2015 NFL draft. He played with five different teams over his career, which includes two years in Jacksonville in 2019 and 2020. Advertisement As a member of the Jaguars, Conley appeared in 31 games and made 18 starts. He caught 87 passes for 1,246 yards with seven touchdowns, according to PFF. Conley's 2019 season with the Jaguars was the most productive of his career, where he totaled 775 receiving yards at 16.5 yards per catch with five scores. Conley finished his playing career, appearing in 132 games and making 65 starts. He caught 226 passes for 2,998 yards with 15 touchdowns. He spent his last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, where he took on a larger role on special teams. This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Former Jaguars WR Chris Conley retiring to pursue new career
Fox News
a day ago
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NFL receiver Chris Conley announces retirement after 10 seasons to pursue new career
NFL veteran receiver Chris Conley is leaving football to pursue his other passions. Conley, 32, announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons with a post on social media, explaining he's finally accomplished what he set out to do as a child. "When I was a kid I wrote down a set of goals. On that list was 'Play 10 years in the NFL.' Now that this goal has been accomplished it's time to set sights on something new," Conley, who spent the last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, wrote. "The past 10 years have been a dream. Getting the opportunity to play in the league was an honor and whether it was catching touchdowns or blocking for them I truly gave it my all." Conley's agent, Jonathan Perzley, told the NFL Network Conley will enroll at the University of Georgia to pursue his dreams of becoming a filmmaker. "God makes no mistakes and I'm thankful he proved this to me throughout my career," Conley's post said. "He is more than enough. See you in the next dream." A third-round pick out of Georgia, Conley was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, with whom he played four seasons. He also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. Conley made his sole Super Bowl appearance against his former team, the Chiefs, in 2024. He caught one pass for 18 yards in the Niners' 25-22 loss. He finished his career with 226 receptions for 2,998 yards and 15 touchdowns. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Veteran wide receiver Chris Conley retires from the NFL for a surprising reason
Chris Conley is retiring from the NFL. Source: X Wide receiver Chris Conley is stepping away from the NFL after a decade-long career to pursue his true passion, which is filmmaking. According to his agent, Jonathan Perzley, Conley will begin this new chapter by enrolling in film school at the University of Georgia, which is also his alma mater. Why did Chris Conley retire from the NFL? Conley shared the news of his retirement on Instagram Saturday morning. 'When I was a kid I wrote down a set of goals. On that list was 'Play 10 years in the NFL.' Now that this goal has been accomplished, it's time to set sights on something new,' he wrote. Throughout his 10-year NFL career, Conley played in 132 games and made 65 starts across five teams. He recorded 226 receptions, 2,998 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns. Conley also contributed on special teams besides his stint as a wide receiver. His standout season came in 2019 with Jacksonville, where he posted career highs with 47 receptions for 775 yards and five touchdowns. Over the last two seasons with the 49ers, Conley primarily served as a backup behind Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Jauan Jennings. 'The past 10 years have been a dream,' Conley wrote. 'Getting the opportunity to play in the league was an honor and whether it was catching touchdowns or blocking for them, I truly gave it my all.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you wash your bath towel often? Experts in Singapore found germs 'too numerous to count' CNA Read More Undo "I cant mention everyone who was instrumental in my growth as a man and player but if you played a part, I extend a heartfelt thank you. To my teammates, training staff, and coaches thanks for the friendship and trust throughout the years. God makes no mistakes and I'm thankful he proved this to me throughout my career. He is more than enough," he added. He signed off his announcement with, 'See you in the next dream.' The Pro-Bowler has been a solid, reliable player throughout his NFL career. He was drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015. It is not yet known exactly which direction he may pursue in filmmaking or what influenced him to retire.
Yahoo
a day ago
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49ers free agent wide receiver announces retirement after 10 seasons
Nearly three months into the new league year, the San Francisco 49ers still have multiple players from their 2024 roster who are still unsigned and looking for their next opportunity in the NFL. However, that group shrank on Saturday when wide receiver Chris Conley announced his retirement from the NFL through his agent, Jonathan Perzley (reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport). Advertisement Conley, 32, played collegiately at Georgia from 2011-14, catching 117 passes for 1,938 yards and 20 touchdowns in 49 career games. The Kansas City Chiefs took him in the third round (No. 76 overall) of the 2015 NFL draft. He spent three seasons in Kansas City, two with the Houston Texans, one with the Tennessee Titans and two in San Francisco. In his 10-year career, Conley caught 226 passes for 2,998 yards and 15 touchdowns. He spent the last two seasons with the 49ers, recording nine receptions for 145 yards in 23 games. According to his agent, Conley is returning to the University of Georgia to pursue a career in filmmaking. More 49ers: 49ers center earns amazing compliment from his position coach This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: Former 49ers WR Chris Conley announces retirement from the NFL
