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Former Ravens star CJ Mosley addresses retirement, near Baltimore reunion, life after football
Had C.J. Mosley been able to play one more season in the NFL, he would have returned to Baltimore, the place where his 11-year career started. "It was my only choice. It was the only team I talked to," Mosley said. Instead, because of a neck injury, Mosley opted to retire. He was a five-time Pro Bowl performer, playing his entire career with the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets. In an exclusive interview during a taping of WJZ's Purple Playbook, Mosley explained his reason for retiring, how close he was to finishing his career in Baltimore, and his plans for post-retirement. Mosley told WJZ's Alex Glaze, Rick Ritter, and former Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith that after he was released by the Jets in the offseason, he talked with the Ravens about a reunion. He said he spoke with Ravens' Executive Vice President of Player Personnel, Ozzie Newsome, about an opportunity. "I kept it honest with him, I told him about the injury and how I was feeling, and I sent over my medical, and that's what kind of ended that," Mosley said. Mosley doesn't have any regrets stepping away from the game. In his career, he racked up 1,083 tackles, 12 sacks, 12 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries, and three defensive touchdowns. "I believe it was the right time," Mosley said. "I just finished my 10th year. I played a lot of football, had a lot of success." In 2024, Mosley, who had missed the first few games because of a toe injury, was getting ready to play the New England Patriots. He gave a pre-game speech, jogged over to the sideline, went onto the field, and he felt his neck lock up. "It was a scary moment," Mosley said. "It just locked up on me, and my parents and my son were on the sidelines, so it was an emotional moment. I tried to wait it out to see if it would get better, but it never did." Mosley only played in four games in 2024. He tried to return, but during a contact drill in practice, he re-aggravated his neck injury. "At that time, I was like, maybe it is time to shut it down," Mosby said. "It's a bittersweet decision, but at the end of the day, I've been blessed. I played a lot of football, had a lot of great moments with teammates and friends, so I am definitely leaving with my head held high." Mosley can walk away from the NFL and focus on his next life, which includes spending time with his two children. This game only lasts a certain amount of years, but I'm going to be a dad, I'm going to be a parent, and I have a lot more life to live after this," Mosley said. A personal moment that stands out to Mosley was when he suffered his neck injury. He said he could barely turn and pick up his newborn daughter. "It was a serious moment," he said. "I've always said I wanted to walk away from the game, and i am able to do that." Mosley already has his next venture in progress. He started a sports agency called Legacy Trust Sports Group with business partner and friend Brandon Wassel. The idea was in the works months before he officially retired from the NFL. According to the Legacy Trust Sports Group website, it helps athletes with contract negotiations, endorsement and sponsorship deals, brand development and marketing, media training, financial planning, charity planning, and preparing for life after sports. "This is a chance for me to still be in that mentor or leadership role," Mosley said. "I've seen CJ's work ethic on the field and in the business world," Wassel said. "He is a pro's pro. The values and knowledge he can help instill in these athletes are something they will carry with them for the rest of their lives." Legacy Trust Sports Group officially launched on June 1. Mosley still considers Baltimore a second home. He was drafted by the Ravens with the 17th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Alabama, where he won two national championships. In 2014, Mosley was given jersey No. 57, which had previously been worn by O.J. Brigance, who was diagnosed with ALS. He continued to wear that number his entire career. "I started with No. 57 and I ended with No. 57," Mosley said. Mosley played from 2014 until 2018, when he left as a free agent for the New York Jets. In Baltimore, Mosley played 77 games, racked up 579 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and nine interceptions. "I think one of the biggest things that I appreciated about Baltimore is that they took me in when I was a 21-year-old, and the Ravens gave me an opportunity to grow as a person and player," Mosley said. "They showed tremendous respect to me and my family, and that includes the city as well." Mosley added, "Baltimore is like home to me. It's like my second home. There's a lot of love there."
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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Alabama Legend CJ Mosley Announces Major Career Decision
Alabama Legend CJ Mosley Announces Major Career Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide defense in the 2011 season was a dominant force. Alabama held opponents to 8.3 points, 111.5 passing yards and 72.2 rushing yards per game that year. One of the members of that star-studded defense was linebacker CJ Mosley. Advertisement On Thursday, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported that Mosley had decided to retire from football. Mosley played for Alabama from 2010-13, taking home multiple All-American selections (2012-13), the Butkus Award (2013) and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2013). The linebacker accounted for 317 total tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and five interceptions during his time at Alabama. New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley. Steve Roberts-Imagn Images After a fruitful college career, Mosley took his talents to the NFL. He was drafted 17th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2014 NFL Draft. He got off to a hot start in the NFL with the Ravens, making the Pro Bowl in four of the five seasons he spent with the franchise. He was also a four-time All-Pro with the Ravens and won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014. Advertisement Mosley spent 2014-18 with the team before becoming a member of the New York Jets in 2019. His first season with his new team did not go as planned, as he only played in two games because of a groin injury. He then opted out of the 2020 NFL season. However, he returned in 2021 and made a significant contribution on defense. He followed up the 2021 season by making the Pro Bowl in 2022. The injury issues resurfaced last season, with Mosley missing 13 games due to a neck injury and losing the starting job at middle linebacker. Mosley recorded 1,083 total tackles, 55 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 12 interceptions and 10 forced fumbles. Advertisement Alabama is now led by head coach Kalen DeBoer, who went 9-4 in his first season with the program. The Crimson Tide has recruited well under DeBoer, with the head coach holding the No. 10 overall 2026 recruiting class on On3 Sports. Recent recruiting news for Alabama includes the commitment date for target Deacon Schmitt, and the Crimson Tide was also named a finalist for edge rusher Khamari Brooks. Related: Kalen DeBoer Uses West Coast Ties to Land Massive 4-Star Commitment This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
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20-06-2025
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Jets Send Message to C.J. Mosley After Major Career Announcement
Jets Send Message to C.J. Mosley After Major Career Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Jets will look very different from last season after finishing with a 7-10 record under quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Robert Salah. Advertisement New York fired head coach Robert Salah just five games into the 2024 season and has also moved on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Now, with first-year head coach Aaron Glenn and quarterback Justin Fields, the Jets will also be without one of their long-time linebackers moving forward. After New York released C.J. Mosley back in March, he announced on his 33rd birthday that he's decided to retire from the NFL. The Jets posted on X, shouting out the linebacker who spent six years with the franchise. "Forever a leader. Congrats on a great career," The New York Jets said. After being selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by Baltimore Ravens, Mosley went on to be elected to the Pro Bowl in four of the five years he was with the Ravens. Advertisement Mosley signed with the New York Jets as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 but struggled with injuries during his time there. He played just two games in his first season with the Jets but missed only one game over the next three seasons. He earned New York's Team MVP award in 2021 and was elected to another Pro Bowl game in 2022. New York Jets linebacker C.J. MosleySteve Roberts-Imagn Images In 2024, however, he was sidelined for 13 games due to a toe injury and a herniated disc in his neck. Mosley's career statistics include 1,082 total tackles, 12 sacks, 10 forced fumbles and 12 interceptions in 133 games played for the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets. Advertisement After 10 seasons, five Second-Team All-Pro selections, and five Pro Bowl honors, C.J. Mosley has called it quits in the league and will look towards other life endeavors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
20-06-2025
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Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley announces retirement after 11 years in NFL
C.J. Mosley is ready to tackle life beyond playing football. A five-time Pro Bowl selection during an 11-year NFL career with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, Mosley announced Thursday, his 33rd birthday, that he's retiring. Talks of a possible Baltimore reunion Mosley was released by the Jets in March after playing in just four games last season because of a toe injury and later a herniated disk in his neck. A source told WJZ there was mutual interest in a Baltimore reunion, hoping to chase a championship this upcoming season, but Mosley couldn't get cleared with his neck injury. I'm told C.J. Mosley was hoping for a reunion in Baltimore to chase a championship. There was mutual interest there but unfortunately, he couldn't get cleared with his neck injury @wjz @WJZ13sports @CBSSports — Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) June 19, 2025 Mosley announces retirement on social media A popular playmaker and leader during his career, Mosley made his announcement with a 2-minute, 10-second video post on his Instagram page titled "Once upon a time ..." that included highlights of his playing career. "Today, it is time to wake up from my childhood dream and share it with the next generation," Mosley said. "I spent my whole life and career building my legacy. Now it's time to start a new chapter with new dreams. It won't be easy, but I'm here to tell you every sacrifice is worth it. "When you wake up, what will your legacy look like?" Stellar NFL career Mosley, the 17th overall pick by Baltimore in the 2014 draft out of Alabama, had nearly 1,100 tackles with 12 sacks, 12 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries, and three touchdowns. He played five standout seasons with the Ravens before signing a five-year, $85 million contract with the Jets in 2019 and was the heartbeat of New York's defense during his tenure as one of the NFL's top tacklers. Ravens send their praise Both the Jets and Ravens posted congratulatory messages for Mosley on social media. "Captain! Thankful for the memories we couldn't have asked for a better leader!" former Jets teammate and current Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers commented on Mosley's post. An iconic moment in Ravens history. Congratulations on your career and retirement, C.J. — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 19, 2025 "Half-Man Half-Amazing congrats on a great career bro," former Ravens teammate and current Baltimore assistant special teams coach Anthony Levine wrote.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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Social media reacts to Alabama legend announcing NFL retirement
One of the greatest linebackers in Alabama Crimson Tide football history has now officially called it a career. Yes, on Thursday morning, former Alabama and NFL star C.J. Mosley officially announced his retirement from the game of football following 11 seasons in the league. Mosley is the second former Alabama great to announce their retirement from the NFL so far this offseason, joining wide receiver Julio Jones. A former first round pick from the 2014 NFL draft, Mosley played for two different teams across his 11 seasons in the league, the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets. Over that span, Mosley had a combined 1,083 tackles, 55 TFL, 12 sacks, 12 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, and nine fumble recoveries from 2014-24, while also making five Pro Bowl appearances. At Alabama from 2010-13, Mosley was a multi-year starter at inside linebacker for Alabama who compiled a total of 317 tackles, 24 TFL, 6.5 sacks, five interceptions, and two forced fumbles during his time in Tuscaloosa. Mosley was also a two-time national champion, a two-time All-American, the 2013 Butkus Award winner, and the 2013 SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Let's take a look at some reactions on social media to the former Alabama great's retirement from the NFL. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football reactions to C.J. Mosley announcing NFL retirement
