Fred Jackson Shares Ryan Fitzpatrick Text Message Hinting at Possible NFL Retirement

Ryan Fitzpatrick said he may be retiring from the football team.

Fred Jackson shared a text message he received from Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick sent Jackson an image that appears to be made up of the names of all of his teammates over the course of 17 years in the league.

Tom Pelissero said Fitzpatrick is likely to pursue a career as a broadcast journalist.

Fitzpatrick suffered a hip injury while playing for the Washington Commanders.

If it is the end of the line for the 39-year-old Fitzpatrick, he enjoyed one of the most unique and remarkable football careers of all time.

Peter's Church, I was selected by the then- St. Peter's Church. Fitzpatrick was drafted by the Rams in the seventh round and went on to play for nine different teams.

Fitzpatrick started at least one game for each of the teams.

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Although he never made it to the playoffs, Fitzpatrick put up some impressive numbers while he was a starter and a backup.

Fitz completed 60.7 percent of his passes in 166 games, for 34,990 yards, 223 touchdown and 169 picks. He had 2,663 yards and 21 touchdown.

Fitzpatrick is 32nd in career passing yards and 36th in career passing touchdown

Fitzpatrick is best known for his time with the Bills. Fitzpatrick spent four seasons with the Buffalo Bills.

He earned the nickname "FitzMagic" in Buffalo due to his victories, including a home victory over Tom Brady and the New England Pats.

Fitzpatrick still loves the Bills and the city of Buffalo, even attending last season's playoff win over the Pats while shirtless.

Fitzpatrick is known for his entertaining and charismatic interactions with reporters during press conferences, which makes him a good fit for the announce booth.