NFL veteran announces retirement in shocking offseason move

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An eight-year NFL veteran who started 16 games last season has shockingly called it quits for his career. 

Los Angeles Chargers center Bradley Bozeman announced his decision on Instagram on Monday, saying he is "ready for my next chapter."

"This game has given me so much – lessons, lifelong friendships, and memories my family will carry forever. I’ve poured everything I had into this journey, and I walk away grateful and proud."

Bozeman, 31, shared pictures from his time with the Chargers, Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens over his eight years in the league. He saw many different coaches and teammates across three franchises, and he acknowledged them all as well as their fans. 

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Bradley Bozeman of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL wild card playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Mass. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

"Thank you to every teammate, coach, and fan I was blessed to cross paths with along the way," he wrote.

Bozeman also showed his love for his family, including his three children: Brody, Bailey and Boone. He also called his wife, Nikki, "unbelievable," calling her his "ride or die from the very beginning," and adding "I couldn’t have done any of this without you!"

Bozeman finished off his post with a quote he heard during his career. 

"’Every career – no matter how decorated – ends in a trash bag,’" he wrote. "The game moves