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NFL quarterback Chris Steveler, who played in the league for the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets during his career, announced his retirement Monday at age 31.
Streveler made the announcement in a video on his Instagram.
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New York Jets quarterback Chris Streveler (15) throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2022. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)
“I love soccer, but today is my last day as a player,” he said via the New York Post. “This game has given me opportunities beyond my wildest dreams. This game has challenged me with obstacles I thought I would never overcome.
“This game has forged lifelong bonds with people I would have never met otherwise. I have played this game since I was 8 years old. Today I am 31.”
Streveler played college football at Minnesota and South Dakota before taking a chance and going to the NFL. He joined the Cardinals during the 2020 season.
New York Jets quarterback Chris Streveler (15) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (91) during the second half at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2022. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)
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He was never a starter for the Cardinals. He was 17 of 25 for 141 yards and a touchdown in seven appearances. He joined the Miami Dolphins in 2022, but never played for them.
Streveler joined the Jets in 2022 after being released by the Dolphins. He was one of four Jets quarterbacks who started during that season. He made his first career start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15 of that season.
He was 10 of 15 for 90 yards. New York lost the game, 23-6. The Jets would later waive Streveler before the 2023 season began.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Chris Streveler (15) runs with the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of a preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 13, 2021. (Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports)
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The journeyman then played two seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He served primarily as a substitute, but was on the team when they defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for the Gray Cup.
