Ted Ginn Jr. retires after 14 NFL seasons

Longtime wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. announced his retirement Friday after 14 NFL seasons.

"It was a hard decision, but it was a decision that had to be made," Ginn said, according to Tyler Carey of WKYC. "I'm respectfully leaving the game the right way, the way I wanted to."

Ginn, 36, entered the NFL as the Miami Dolphins' ninth overall pick in 2007. He spent his first three years in Miami before moving on to play for several other clubs.

The speedster, who also contributed as a return specialist, enjoyed his best campaigns with the Carolina Panthers (2013, 2015-16) and New Orleans Saints (2017-19). He also played for the San Francisco 49ers (2010-12), Arizona Cardinals (2014), and Chicago Bears (2020).

The Ohio State product, who notched just three receptions over six appearances last season, hangs up his cleats with 412 career catches for 5,742 yards and 33 touchdown grabs. Additionally, he amassed seven scores as a kick returner.

Ginn produced a remarkable career with the Buckeyes before joining the NFL, earning three first-team All-American selections.

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