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D.J. Chark, 2019 Pro Bowl Receiver, Retires From NFL at 29

He says his next chapter will center on youth-focused community and charitable work.

Overview

  • Chark announced his retirement in a social-media post on March 20, thanking family, fans and teams.
  • A 2018 second-round pick by Jacksonville, he made the Pro Bowl in 2019 with 1,008 yards on 73 catches and eight touchdowns.
  • He finishes with 216 receptions, 3,100 yards and 24 touchdowns across 76 games with the Jaguars, Lions, Panthers and Chargers.
  • Multiple outlets report his last NFL action came in 2024, while NFL.com lists a 2025 appearance; he was released by the Falcons before the 2025 season and remained a free agent.
  • Injuries, including a 2021 fractured ankle and a 2024 hip issue, contributed to reduced roles on a series of one-year stops.