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Chris Conley Retires After 10 NFL Seasons to Attend Film School

Conley will enroll in the University of Georgia’s filmmaking program after a ten-year run featuring 226 catches, 2,998 yards, 15 touchdowns and stints across five NFL teams

Oct 27, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley (18) after a play during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images/File Photo
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: Kevin Givens #90, Chris Conley #18, George Odum #30, and Ji’Ayir Brown #27 of the San Francisco 49ers stand for the National Anthem before the NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Overview

  • Chris Conley announced his retirement from the NFL on June 7, 2025, via social media and confirmed by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
  • He spent ten seasons as a wide receiver with five different franchises, earning a reputation as a steady possession target.
  • Conley concluded his career with 226 receptions, 2,998 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.
  • The veteran plans to pursue a new creative path by enrolling in the University of Georgia’s filmmaking program.
  • His decision highlights the varied career transitions athletes undertake after leaving professional sports.