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NFL quarterback Chris Steveler, who made big league appearances 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 football, but today is my last day as a footballer,” 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 could never overcome.
“This game has formed lifelong connections with people I would never have met otherwise. I’ve been playing this game since I was 8. Today I’m 31.”
Streveler played college football at Minnesota and South Dakota before taking a chance and joining 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 never started for the Cardinals. He finished 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 the Dolphins waived him. He was one of four Jets quarterbacks to start this 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 start of the 2023 season.
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 mostly served as a backup, but he was on the team when they beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for the Gray Cup.
