Sources: Jets' Tarik Cohen ends comeback attempt, retires

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Former All-Pro kick returner Tarik Cohen, once regarded as one of the most electrifying players in the NFL, informed the New York Jets on Thursday that he's retiring from football, sources told ESPN.

The news came only two days after Cohen, 29, spoke enthusiastically about his comeback bid. He signed with the Jets on May 29, hoping to revive his career after not having played in a regular-season game since 2020 due to major injuries.

"I definitely feel all the way back," Cohen told reporters Tuesday.

Tarik Cohen is retiring at age 29 after ending his comeback attempt at Jets training camp.Cohen was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection for the Chicago…