Former Bengals Tight End Announces Immediate Retirement
Veteran tight end CJ Uzomah announced he is retiring from the NFL as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday.
Cincinnati Bengals tight end CJ Uzomah has announced his immediate retirement from the NFL, effective immediately. The veteran player, who was drafted by the Bengals in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, played seven seasons with the franchise. Uzomah's tenure with the Bengals included a highly successful 2021 playoff run that culminated in a Super Bowl LVI loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Following his time in Cincinnati, Uzomah signed with the New York Jets for two seasons before joining the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. His final NFL game was played against the Dallas Cowboys on December 29, 2024. Uzomah made the announcement on social media, expressing gratitude to the Cincinnati Bengals organization for its role in his career.
He reflected on the city of Cincinnati as his "second home" and a place where he formed lasting relationships with teammates who became like brothers to him. Uzomah concluded his message with a commitment to his lifelong dedication to the Bengals, stating, "Who Dey Forever."
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