In 2015, the Green Bay Packers took Stanford wide receiver Ty Montgomery in the third round of the NFL Draft. He went on to play parts of four seasons in Green Bay before stints with the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and New England Patriots.
Early in his tenure with the Packers, Montgomery switched positions from wide receiver to running back. However, after two seasons at the new position, he switched back to wide receiver for the remainder of his NFL career.
Today, Montgomery announced that his career in the NFL has come to an end.
Former Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Ty Montgomery Has Retired from the NFL
In a long statement released on his website, Montgomery wrote, in part:
“You know that feeling after a breakup? A breakup you knew was coming, a breakup you have peace about, but once it happens, you feel the gap. You start to miss them. It feels more true than the thoughts you had about it.
“Like something that isn’t real until it’s Facebook official.
“That’s what this post feels like for me. That’s what hitting publish on a post that shares my retirement from the NFL with you feels like.
“But then again, no one who plays football believes it will last forever.
“… at one point, my body started feeling a certain way. Mentally, I had to start thinking through things. I was just getting comfortable to play longer than I had planned. I wanted to play out my rookie contract, then sign a 3-4 year deal after that. I had a plan, but things don’t always go as planned. The end came differently, and faster than I thought it would. I kept believing there was more for me, but as I got older and dealt with more injuries, I had to come to terms.
“Now, I’m retiring. I’ve processed it, but putting it out there for the world to see is more challenging; it feels weighty…more permanent.”
Montgomery last played in the NFL last season with the Patriots, but only had three carries for nine yards in 13 games played.
During his time with the Packers, Montgomery racked up 827 receiving yards and 849 rushing yards. He scored a total of 10 touchdowns in four seasons in Green Bay.
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