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REVEALED: Qb ryan fitzpatrick announces retirement after 17 seasons and nine teams | Vintage Vibes

Ryan Fitzpatrick’s final stop was in Washington DC
Ryan Fitzpatrick’s final stop was in Washington DC. Photograph: Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports

Ryan Fitzpatrick has called an end to one of the NFL’s most varied career, with the news on Thursday that the veteran will retire.

The 39-year-old’s career was noted for its longevity and its multiple ports of call rather than playoff success. He started at quarterback for nine different teams – an NFL record – over 17 seasons but never appeared in the postseason.

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