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Former Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin retired Sunday

While most NFL fans discussed the retirement of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, a player closer to home also called it quits on Sunday.

Former Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin announced his retirement from pro football after nine seasons at his wife’s baby shower.

CONGRATS to my brother @jmac___19 On a spectacular Career, but also more importantly on becoming a dad very very soon and enjoying the rest of your life #RETIRED !!! pic.twitter.com/6pIFTxdfvm

— Big Nick (@BigNickShow) March 24, 2019

MACLIN: “I wouldn’t necessarily know a lot of people in here if it wasn’t for football.