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Matt Breida Plans to Retire After Declining Dolphins Workout

The report arrives as the Dolphins have already signed other veteran running backs to address Alexander Mattison’s season-ending injury.

Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants running back Matt Breida (31) runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter during an NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that Breida opted to end his NFL career after seven seasons.
  • The former 49ers running back declined a Miami Dolphins workout invitation that could have led to a signing.
  • Miami has since signed veterans Aaron Shampklin and Mike Boone for depth following Alexander Mattison’s neck injury.
  • Breida’s career began in 2017 as an undrafted free agent from Georgia Southern and included stints with San Francisco, Miami, Buffalo and New York.
  • Over 98 NFL games, he tallied 2,652 rushing yards with nine touchdowns and added 120 receptions for 935 yards and six receiving scores.