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CLEVELAND (AP) Ted Ginn Jr. returned to Glenville High School on Friday to announce his NFL retirement.
The 36-year-old former Ohio State receiver and returner played for his father, Ted Sr., at Glenville before moving on to the Buckeyes and the NFL.
“I’ve dedicated my entire life to football until now,” Ginn said. “I’m going out in peace. . On my own terms, not forced out.”
Ginn spent 14 seasons in the NFL with Miami, San Francisco, Carolina, Arizona, New Orleans and Chicago. In 193 regular-season games, he had 412 receptions for 5,742 yards averaging 13.9 yards a catch and 33 touchdowns. He also returned four punts and three kickoffs for touchdowns.
WR Ted Ginn Jr. retires after 14 NFL seasons By Zac Wassink | Last updated 7/16/21
Veteran NFL wide receiver and returner Ted Ginn Jr. is calling it a career.
As The Associated Press (h/t ESPN) noted, the Cleveland native returned home to Glenville High School on Friday to officially announce his retirement.
Ginn entered the NFL when the Miami Dolphins acquired him with the ninth overall pick of the 2007 draft, and, per Pro-Football-Reference, he earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team. He spent only three seasons with Miami, though, and never quite evolved into the all-around superstar many thought he d become after his debut campaign, but he turned into a solid contributor for five of six total clubs.