Overview
- Myles Gaskin announced his retirement on Instagram and thanked teams and supporters for his NFL career.
- Gaskin leaves as the University of Washington’s all-time leading rusher with 5,323 yards and 62 total touchdowns following a standout four-year college run.
- He was a seventh-round pick in 2019 who rose to become Miami’s leading rusher in 2020 and 2021, producing notable rushing and receiving totals during those seasons.
- After a reduced role in 2022 he failed to secure a 53-man roster spot in 2023 and then signed short-term deals that led to minor roles with the Rams, Vikings and Seahawks.
- Gaskin offered no public plans for life after football and framed his retirement as a hometown finish in Seattle, underscoring how late-round running backs can have short, volatile NFL careers despite strong college résumés.