One of the best Bengals of all-time announces retirement
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green announced his retirement on Monday via his Instagram page. Green spent his final two seasons in the league with the Cardinals, though most will remember him for his nine years with the Cincinnati Bengals. Green’s post on Instagram reads as follows: “I’ve never been a man of many words, […]
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green announced his retirement on Monday via his Instagram page. Green spent his final two seasons in the league with the Cardinals, though most will remember him for his nine years with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Green’s post on Instagram reads as follows:
“I’ve never been a man of many words, so I’ll keep this short.
Thank you. Thank you to all who have supported, encourages, and inspired me throughout my career. Special thank you to the University of Georgia, Cincinnati Bengals, and Arizona Cardinals for the opportunity to pursue my dreams. I’ve stayed true to the game and it owes me nothing. Be blessed.. love y’all! The next chapter begins…”
Green’s illustrious 11-year career featured seven Pro Bowl appearances, while also being named to two All-Pro teams. He finished with 727 receptions for 10,514 career receiving yards and 70 receiving touchdowns.
In Cincinnati, Green recorded 649 catches for 9,430 receiving yards and 65 touchdowns. He ranks second in Bengals franchise history, trailing only Chad Johnson in all three categories.
Not only was he one of the NFL’s best receivers over the last decade, but he was one of the best teammates that has ever walked the halls in Cincinnati. Green, who was drafted fourth overall by the Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft, is now set to begin his campaign for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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