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.
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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.
Ryan Fitzpatrick hangs it up after 17 NFL seasons, with broadcasting quite likely in his future.
Congrats on a Helluva career, Fitzy!! Loved sharing the field with you!! The gratitude is all mine!! #BillsMafia #fitzmagic
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
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.
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
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!
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.
Ryan Fitzpatrick detailing out the 40 seconds between snaps will always be hilarious 😂
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.
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
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.
Ryan Fitzpatrick saw this and said “My work here is done.”
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.
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
FitzMagic was in the crowd in Buffalo on Saturday night SHIRTLESS 😂 🎥: @jessekjm
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
Ryan Fitzpatrick played for these 9-teams and was nicknamed ‘Fitzmagic’
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.
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MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 22: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
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.
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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