After being released by Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, it looks like running back Jamaal Charles won’t bother searching for a new job. Charles, who played for 11 seasons in the league, recently posted a message on his social media, hinting that he is considering retirement from professional football.
“I’m so thankful and grateful. Thanks Jaguars for opportunity. It probably was my last chance putting on a jersey again,” – Charles wrote while posting a photo in Jags’ uniform.
Jaguars signed Jamaal Charles on October 9th, after the team faced with lack of depth on the running back position due to injuries. The 31-year-old ended up playing only two games, in which he had six carries for seven yards. Jags decided to walk away from Charles after they acquired Carlos Hyde from Cleveland Browns last week.
Jamaal Charles entered the league in 2008 when the Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the third round of that year’s draft. He spent nine years with the Chiefs, during which he made four Pro Bowl selections and earned two First-Team All-Pro honors. In 2017, Charles signed with the Denver Broncos, who declined to offer him a contract extension in the preseason.
Charles played a total of 118 NFL games during his career, managing to rush for 7,563 and 44 touchdowns. He was also a threat as a receiver, catching 310 passes for 2,593 yards and 20 touchdowns.
