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The NFL veteran receiver, Chris Conley, leaves football to pursue his other passions.
Conley, 32, announced his NFL withdrawal after 10 seasons with a publication on social networks, explaining that he finally achieved what he set out to do when he was a child.
The open receiver of the 49ers of San Francisco, Chris Conley, after a start against the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at the Levi Stadium on December 12, 2024. (Kelley L Cox/Imagn images)
“When I was a child, I wrote a set of goals. In that list I was ‘playing 10 years in the NFL’. Now that this goal has been achieved, it is time to establish something new,” Conley, who spent the last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, wrote.
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“The last 10 years have been a dream. Having the opportunity to play in the League was an honor and if I was catching touchdowns or blocking for them, I really gave everything.”
Conley’s agent, Jonathan Perzley, told NFL Network Conley will register at Georgia University to pursue his dreams of becoming a filmmaker.
“God does not make mistakes and I am grateful that this has shown me throughout my career,” said Conley’s publication. “He is more than enough. See you in the next dream.”
The open receiver of the 49ers of San Francisco Chris Conley during a game against the Detroit Lions at the Levi Stadium on December 30, 2024. (Sergio Estrada/Imagn images)
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A third -round selection of Georgia, Conley was recruited by the Kansas City bosses, with whom he played four seasons. He also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans.
Conley made his only appearance in the Super Bowl against his former team, the Chiefs, in 2024. He caught a pass for 18 yards in the defeat 25-22 of the Niners.
The open receiver of the 49ers of San Francisco Chris Conley against the Arizona cardinals at the State Farm stadium on January 5, 2025. (Mark J. Rebila/images imagn)
He finished his career with 226 receptions for 2,998 yards and 15 touchdowns.
