{"id":493415,"date":"2025-06-19T14:33:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=493415"},"modified":"2025-06-19T14:33:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:33:24","slug":"c-j-mosley-announces-retirement-on-33rd-birthday-after-11-years-in-nfl","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/news\/c-j-mosley-announces-retirement-on-33rd-birthday-after-11-years-in-nfl\/","title":{"rendered":"C.J. Mosley announces retirement on 33rd birthday after 11 years in NFL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Veteran linebacker C.J. Mosley has officially hung up his cleats, announcing his retirement from the NFL on Thursday \u2014 a decision he shared on his 33rd birthday.<\/p>\n<p>A five-time Pro Bowl selection and defensive leader throughout his 11-year career, Mosley made the announcement in a heartfelt 2-minute video on Instagram, titled \u201cOnce upon a time\u2026\u201d, which featured highlights from his time with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Former Jets, Ravens LB C.J. Mosley retiring from NFL. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AnOBwtK2IE\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/AnOBwtK2IE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1935711513093845016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, it is time to wake up from my childhood dream and share it with the next generation,\u201d Mosley said. \u201cI spent my whole life and career building my legacy. Now it\u2019s time to start a new chapter with new dreams. It won\u2019t be easy, but I\u2019m here to tell you every sacrifice is worth it. When you wake up, what will your legacy look like?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mosley was released by the Jets in March after injuries \u2014 including a toe issue and a herniated disk in his neck \u2014 limited him to just four games in the 2023 season. Despite the setback, he remained one of the most respected and productive linebackers of his era.<\/p>\n<p>Drafted 17th overall by Baltimore in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Mosley quickly became a cornerstone of the Ravens\u2019 defense. Over the course of his career, he amassed nearly 1,100 tackles, 12 sacks, 12 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries, and three defensive touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>After five standout seasons in Baltimore, Mosley signed a five-year, $85 million deal with the Jets in 2019, becoming the anchor of New York\u2019s defense and one of the league\u2019s most consistent tacklers when healthy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veteran linebacker C.J. 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