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Matt Breida Reportedly to Retire After Seven NFL Seasons

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the 30-year-old declined a Dolphins workout invitation following an August stint with the 49ers that ended without a roster spot.

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

  • The report of Breida’s planned retirement comes via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and was carried by 49ers Webzone, with no official statement from the player or any NFL team.
  • The veteran running back recently turned down an invitation to work out for the Miami Dolphins, opting not to pursue further playing opportunities in mid-2025.
  • Breida entered the league in 2017 as an undrafted free agent from Georgia Southern and earned a career-best season with the 49ers in 2018, rushing for 814 yards.
  • Over seven seasons, the 30-year-old appeared in 98 games and accumulated 2,652 rushing yards with nine touchdowns on 575 carries, in addition to 935 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns on 120 receptions.
  • After additional stints with the Dolphins, Bills and Giants, he briefly rejoined San Francisco in August 2024 before being released prior to the regular season.