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‘Congrats on a Helluva Career, Fitzy!!’: NFL World Reacts to Journeyman Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick Retiring After 17 Stellar Seasons

Published 06/03/2022, 5:30 AM EDT

The legendary Ryan Fitzpatrick is retiring after a long career span of 17 years as a quarterback in the NFL. During his time in the league, he has started for nine different teams, which is the most for any player. The NFL world reacts to the news by showering heartwarming tweets and congratulating Fitzpatrick on a splendid journey.

NFL Journalist Tom Pelissero has said that Ryan would be starting his career in Broadcasting. He wrote, “Ryan Fitzpatrick hangs it up after 17 NFL seasons, with broadcasting quite likely in his future.” NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport said that Fitzpatrick is in discussions with Amazon Prime Video for a prominent position in the company’s NFL coverage this season.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick hangs it up after 17 NFL seasons, with broadcasting quite likely in his future. https://t.co/1CiQM713kC
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 2, 2022

Fred Jackson, a former running back for the Buffalo Bills, shared a message Ryan had sent to him.

Congrats on a Helluva career, Fitzy!! Loved sharing the field with you!! The gratitude is all mine!! #BillsMafia #fitzmagic pic.twitter.com/s7n4DsiLJ7
— Fred Jackson (@Fred22Jackson) June 2, 2022

The image shared by Ryan Fitzpatrick has the names of his teammates that he has played with in his entire career. Fred congratulated Fitzpatrick and said he loved sharing the field with him. Fred and Ryan were teammates at the Bills from 2009 to 2012.

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Similar reactions came from other journalists, sports persons, and fans who pointed out the QB’s achievements throughout his 17-year-long career. Let us have a look at those Twitter reactions.

It’s hilarious that Ryan Fitzpatrick still has the best game by a Bucs quarterback against the Saints ever. 417 yards and 5 touchdowns against no picks is ridiculous. Crazy to think that was Tampa’s last regular season win against NO
— The Pewter Plank (@ThePewterPlank) June 2, 2022

I’ll go on record here and say Ryan Fitzpatrick will quickly emerge as a star in broadcasting. He’s brilliant, great sense of humor, self-deprecating & fearless. I hope he’s given the freedom to do whatever he wants to do. Excited to watch!
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) June 3, 2022

Ryan Fitzpatrick walks away from the NFL. Truly did it his way. I was always amazed how quickly he was able to relate and connect with new teammates at every stop. Guys just loved him for being exactly who he was. pic.twitter.com/YkibLEfgPE
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) June 2, 2022

Ryan Fitzpatrick detailing out the 40 seconds between snaps will always be hilarious 😂 pic.twitter.com/EYVxrveWDJ
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) June 2, 2022

Ryan Fitzpatrick’s NFL debut was 1 of the best I have ever seen. Entered game after QB Jamie Martin (filling in for injured Marc Bulger) was hurt. Fitz’s Rams trailed 17-0 before he had 310 Pass yds, 3 TD in 33-27 OT win at Texans.
— Matt Pomeroy (@MattPomPom) June 2, 2022

I need Ryan Fitzpatrick to sign a one day contract with the Bills and retire the right way. There is only one fanbase that loves him properly…. #BillsMafia
— Jefe (@JSpenceTheKing) June 2, 2022

Some fun NFL records Ryan Fitzpatrick holds:
– most TD passes by an Ivy League grad: 223
– longest touchdown pass by a Bills player: 98 yards (vs Jags in 2009)
– first QB to throw 4 TD passes in a single game with 5 different teams
— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) June 2, 2022

If Ryan Fitzpatrick has retired, this is our final #NFL memory of him.
Shirtless at a #Bills playoff game, the one where they blew out the Patriots in the perfect offensive performance.
Via (@teeforton)
Legend. pic.twitter.com/o09NQaYrKC
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) June 2, 2022

Ryan Fitzpatrick saw this and said “My work here is done.” pic.twitter.com/hY2Fy4hl2q
— Sully Engels (@sullyengels) June 2, 2022

The most touchdowns in a single season by a @nyjets qb with 30 was this guy. In 2015 he was great. Played hard and put himself out there. Thanks for the magic. Fitzmagic #ryanfitzpatrick was a fun season that year. Wish it ended with a playoff run bc that team was built for it. pic.twitter.com/5kjzktQLF0
— 𝑱̲̅𝒖̲̅𝒔̲̅𝒕̲̅𝒊̲̅𝒏̲̅ 48 (@Justin4ocho) June 2, 2022

Bidding a happy retirement to Fitzmagic. One of the biggest hearts in the league and the greatest mind out of Harvard since Ralph Waldo Emerson. #RyanFitzpatrick #BillsMafia https://t.co/BMpK7kKbth
— Brian Sherman (@BShermChannel) June 3, 2022

If it’s true…this guy was one of the greatest people I’ve ever worked with. Congrats on a great career. You make football fun. #RyanFitzpatrick pic.twitter.com/ZefGdLALVq
— Ben Steele (@Steele_Ben) June 3, 2022

Enjoy your retirement mr fitzmagic. Thanks for the magical year and half. You’re a gem of this sport and hope you go to tv. #RyanFitzpatrick pic.twitter.com/KEGeyluPf4
— YALL DONT KNOW BALL🍜💪(Mike McDaddy/Wilkins stan) (@Tranracialangel) June 3, 2022

Ryan Fitzpatrick played for these 9-teams and was nicknamed ‘Fitzmagic’

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Ryan Fitzpatrick played 166 games in his career, which he started in 147 of them. He threw for 34,990 yards and completed 60.7% of his passes with 223 touchdowns and 169 interceptions. He ran for 2,623 yards and completed 21 touchdowns.

Moreover, throughout his career, he played for 9-teams – Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, and Washington Commanders.

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Fitzpatrick’s career has been quite a ride, and he made very genuine fans throughout his journey. The quarterback was also nicknamed as FitzMagic while he played for Buffalo because of the magical games he won.

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Aniket Srivastava is an NFL Writer at Essentially Sports. Having completed his bachelor's in Architecture, he has worked under a few Architects until his love for writing urged him to be a full-time writer. Aniket has a keen interest in NFL and ardently follows two teams: Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, of course, because of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, respectively.

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Gurjyot Singh Dadial

‘Congrats on a Helluva Career, Fitzy!!’: NFL World Reacts to Journeyman Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick Retiring After 17 Stellar Seasons

Ryan Fitzpatrick played for these 9-teams and was nicknamed ‘Fitzmagic’

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