Ex-Miami star announces retirement from NFL

A University of Miami legend is calling it a career.

Veteran running back Duke Johnson announced in an Instagram post on Sunday that he is retiring from the NFL. The 30-year-old said he has accomplished more than he ever imagined and thanked the four teams he played for over his eight-year NFL career.

“I never dreamed of being the all time leading rusher of my dream school or being somewhere on the list of all time players to come out of South FL. I just wanted an opportunity to play a game to provide a better life for my family and I was able to do just that. I want to thank each team for giving me the chance to play and represent your organization and all the fans that supported me through the highs and lows,” Johnson wrote. “Thanks to all my vets who were able to show me the ropes free of charge and all my little bros who trusted me to be that veteran that you can depend on, that really meant a lot to me. To all my coaches that I love, y’all know who y’all are, THANK YOU.”