The time has come for the legendary running back Frank Gore to say goodbye to the NFL as an active player. Gore announced his decision to retire, saying he would do so as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The 38-year-old player will sign a one-day deal with the 49ers to make that happen.
Gore revealed his plans while doing an Instagram Live interview over the weekend.
“We’re still trying to figure out when I’m going to do my one-day contract. To sign, do my retirement,” Gore explained.
Gore most recently played in 2020, making 14 starts with the New York Jets. Despite his age, he still managed to put together a productive season that saw him rush for 653 yards and two touchdowns.
Despite his retirement decision, Gore still intends to remain involved in football. One of the ways he could do that is by taking the front office role with San Francisco as a talent evaluator.
“I love looking at talent. I love evaluating talent, and I love ball,” he added.
Frank Gore entered the league as 49ers’ third-round pick in 2005 and ended up spending 10 years with the organization. He later entered the journeyman phase of his career, suiting up for the Indianapolis Colts, the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills, and the Jets.
He rushed for 16,000 yards throughout his career, which puts him at No. 3 on the NFL’s All-Time rushing leaders list. He also has 100 rushing touchdowns and while his 241 games played are the most in league history. In addition, Gore made the Pro Bowl five times in his career.
