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Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chris Hogan has called it a career.
Hogan, 34, was with the New Orleans Saints this season. The team had placed him on the NFL’s reserve/retired list over the weekend, making his decision final.
Hogan had previously decided to transition to a professional lacrosse career before the Saints convinced him to sign in New Orleans during training camp.
In five games this season with the Saints, Hogan caught four of the eight passes thrown his way to gain 41 receiving yards and score a touchdown reception.
NewOrleans.Football reported that Hogan was away from the team this week to be with his pregnant wife, having informed the Saints of his decision earlier in the week before taking a few days to make sure this was what he wanted.
Hogan evidently may return to lacrosse. Either way, he’s done with football.
Hogan began his career with the Bills in 2012, playing in Buffalo until 2015.
Prior to that, Hogan was with the Miami Dolphins during training camp where he earned the nickname “7-Eleven” from teammates while the Dolphins were featured on the NFL’s yearly show with HBO, “Hard Knocks.”
With the Bills, Hogan had 87 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns over four season.
Eventually moving onto the New England Patriots, Hogan had better production in his three years there and also won two Super Bowls.
Hogan went on to play with the Panthers, Jets and the mentioned Saints.
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