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Matt Breida to Retire After Seven NFL Seasons

He opted out of a potential Dolphins workout to prepare for life after football.

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, 30, will retire after declining a Miami Dolphins workout invitation.
  • An undrafted free agent out of Georgia Southern in 2017, he carved out roles with the 49ers, Dolphins, Bills and Giants over seven seasons.
  • Breida last saw regular-season action with the New York Giants in 2023 before a 2024 training-camp stint and release by the 49ers.
  • He finished his career with 2,652 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns, 120 receptions for 935 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
  • Most outlets list 98 regular-season games played while one source reports a combined total of 103 games including postseason.