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Chris Conley Retires From NFL to Pursue Film Career

After reaching his childhood goal of a decade in the league, he plans to enroll at the University of Georgia’s film school with his wife’s encouragement.

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.
Jul 26, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley (18) runs a pass route during Day 4 of training camp at SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Conley announced via Instagram that he is retiring after 10 NFL seasons with five teams, saying he achieved his childhood goal of playing a decade in the league.
  • He closed his career with 226 receptions, 2,998 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns while also appearing in Super Bowl LVIII with the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Originally drafted in the third round in 2015 by the Kansas City Chiefs, he posted career highs with Jacksonville in 2019 with 47 catches for 775 yards and five touchdowns.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conley wrote and produced a short film titled 'Quar-antime', reflecting an early passion for filmmaking.
  • Conley’s wife Brianna and former Niners teammate Brandon Aiyuk have publicly celebrated his retirement and backed his pivot to film school.