Chris Streveler, a former NFL quarterback known for his stints with the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets, has announced his retirement at the age of 31.
He shared this decision via an Instagram video, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for the sport.
“I love football, but today is my last day as a football player,” he stated, according to the New York Post. “This game has given me opportunities beyond my wildest dreams. This game has challenged me with obstacles I thought I’d never overcome.
“This game has forged lifelong bonds with people I would have never met otherwise. I’ve been playing this game since I was 8 years old. Today, I’m 31.”
One of the biggest beauties the league has seen, 🫡 Chris Streveler@Wpg_BlueBombers pic.twitter.com/vSuVBXvr4h
— CFL (@CFL) March 29, 2026
Streveler’s journey through professional football was unique. After starting in college at Minnesota and South Dakota, he joined the NFL with the Cardinals in 2020. Although he didn’t start a regular-season game for Arizona, he appeared in seven, completing 17 of 25 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown.
In 2022, he signed with the Miami Dolphins but did not take the field in a game. Following his release from Miami, he found himself with the Jets, where he made his first career start late in the season amidst injuries in the quarterback lineup.
That opportunity arose in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he completed 10 of 15 passes for 90 yards in a 23-6 loss. His release before the start of the 2023 season marked another turn in his football journey.
Streveler then moved to the Canadian Football League, playing two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. While primarily serving as a backup, he was part of the championship roster that triumphed over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Grey Cup.
Now, this determined quarterback has decided to step away from pursuing another snap, wrapping up a career that took him from college fields to professional football and championship celebrations.
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