Hayden Hurst Retires After NFL Career Cut Short

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today, subscribe and stay game ready. Former Atlanta Falcons tight end, Hayden Hurst, has retired from the NFL after a seven-year career. The 32-year-old made the announcement on his Instagram on Monday, saying he's at peace with the decision. He played in 79 games with 39 starts, across five teams, hauling in 195 passes for 1,902. Yards and 15 touchdowns. Hurst suited up for the Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Los Angeles Chargers. His time shown brightest during two seasons in Atlanta from 2020 to 2021, where he posted 82 catches for 700, 92 yards, and eight scores. Fans and teammates appreciated his versatility on offense, from blocking to running routes. He built a solid rapport with quarterback Matt Ryan, hitting career highs with 56 receptions

1:02for 571 yards and six touchdowns in his first year there. A tough concussion against the Chicago Bears in 2023 changed everything. It led to post-traumatic amnesia and short-term memory loss, sidelining him for the rest of the season on injured reserve. He never returned to the field after that hit. He first wrapped up by thanking supporters in every city he played from his hometown of Columbia to his pro-stops. His retirement marks the end of a reliable career cut short by injury, leaving fans reflecting on his contributions. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillo.com.