NFL Veteran Retires
Veteran Tight End C.J. Uzomah Announces Retirement After Ten Successful NFL Seasons
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In 2021, Uzomah posted a career-best season with 49 receptions, 493 yards and five touchdowns, underscoring his role as a key locker-room leader for the Bengals.
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Uzomah battled a torn Achilles in 2020, sidelining him after only two games, before returning in 2021 to help fuel Cincinnati’s ascent.
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Contract history: he signed a three-year, $18 million extension with the Bengals in 2019, then moved as a free agent to the Jets with a three-year, $24 million deal in 2022.
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Uzomah appeared in seven regular-season games for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 after stints with the Jets and Bengals.
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Upon retirement, Cincinnati acknowledged Uzomah with social posts titled 'Retiring in Stripes' and included the 'Who Dey Forever' sentiment, highlighting his bond with the city and its fans.
C.J. Uzomah, a veteran tight end who spent seven of his 10 NFL seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, has announced his retirement Pro Football Rumors. Uzomah signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Bengals, capping a career that included 113 games, 192 receptions, 1,881 yards and 16 touchdowns Al.com.
Drafted 157th overall in 2015 out of Auburn, Uzomah became a reliable blocker and key locker-room leader during Cincinnati's rise to prominence Yahoo Sports. He was a central part of the Bengals' Super Bowl LVI appearance and spent his final seasons with the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles before returning home to finish his career in stripes.
His Best Season Came During Cincinnati's Playoff Push
In 2021, Uzomah posted a career-best 49 receptions for 493 yards and five touchdowns Pro Football Rumors. That production mattered. The Bengals were climbing fast, and Uzomah's presence on the field and in the locker room helped set the tone for sustained success.
His rise came after a torn Achilles in 2020 sidelined him after just two games Al.com. Uzomah fought back and returned in 2021 stronger, becoming one of the franchise's most vocal leaders as Cincinnati built momentum toward their playoff run.
Contract Moves Took Him From Bengals to Jets to Eagles
In 2019, Uzomah signed a three-year, $18 million extension with Cincinnati, locking in his future with the franchise Pro Football Rumors. But in 2022, he left as a free agent. The New York Jets signed him to a three-year, $24 million deal Pro Football Rumors.
After two seasons in New York, Uzomah moved to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 Heavy. He appeared in seven regular-season games before his time in Philadelphia wound down. The journey ended where it began — in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Celebrated Him as 'Who Dey Forever'
The Bengals did not let Uzomah's departure go unnoticed. Cincinnati acknowledged his retirement with social posts titled 'Retiring in Stripes' and included the 'Who Dey Forever' sentiment Fox 19. The message was clear: Uzomah had earned a permanent place in the franchise's heart.
In his announcement, Uzomah thanked the Bengals organization and called Cincinnati his second home Heavy. He credited the team's culture and playoff success as defining moments of his career. For fans, he had become more than a tight end — he was a symbol of the franchise's return to winning.
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