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Jamaal Charles retires, posts statement to official Instagram account

Running back Jamaal Charles has officially retired from the game of football, doing so as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

On the day he signed a one-day contract with the Chiefs and took his “final handoff” from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Charles took to his official Instagram account to thank his fans in a statement.

CHARLES:After 25 years of playing this sport I love so much, and 11 years in the NFL I’m officially hanging up my cleats for the last time today.