C.J. Mosley is ready to tackle life beyond playing football.
A five-time Pro Bowl selection during an 11-year NFL career with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, Mosley announced Thursday, his 33rd birthday, that he's retiring.
Mosley was released by the Jets in March after playing in just four games last season because of a toe injury and later a herniated disk in his neck.
A popular playmaker and leader during his career, Mosley made his announcement with a 2-minute, 10-second video post on his Instagram page titled "Once upon a time .