WR Greg Jennings says he's retiring after decade in NFL

Posted July 25, 2016 7:00 am

The Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Greg Jennings reacts after catching a pass during the second half of Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Arlington, Texas. Jennings says heâs retiring after a decade in the National Football League. Jennings, in a video posted on social media, says âfootball is over. Iâm done.â The video entitled âGreg Jennings Retires from Football!â was posted on Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) The Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Receiver Greg Jennings is retiring after a decade in the National Football League.

Jennings, in a video posted Monday on social media, says "football is over. I'm done."

The 32-year-old Jennings finishes his career with 571 catches for 8,291 yards and 64 touchdowns. He spent last season with the Miami Dolphins, making just 19 catches for 208 yards and a score, playing in all 16 games.

Looking directly into the camera, often with a smile, Jennings explained his decision .

"Physically I know that I can do it, I can still play. I'm in shape, I've been training hard," Jennings said. "But I feel as though I would be going back to football versus moving forward."

Jennings also spent two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. But he's best known for his seven years with the Green Bay Packers.

Jennings caught two touchdowns from quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the Packers' 31-25 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011.

"I think great memories for his time here, particularly in (the Super Bowl.) Made some huge plays in the football game," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said at Lambeau Field, where players were reporting for training camp on Monday.

"Greg could light up a room with a smile. Played a lot of really good football for us," McCarthy said.

Jennings caught 53 touchdowns in Green Bay before the Packers let him go as a free agent after the 2012 season. Green Bay drafted Jennings in the second round of the 2006 draft.

Jennings thanked fans for their support, and said he had "so many things going on," planning to share plans in the future.

"I'm done. But I'm just getting started," a smiling Jennings said, clapping his hands.

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FILE - In this Sept. 7. 2014, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings, right, catches an 8-yard touchdown pass as St. Louis Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines defends during the second quarter an NFL football game, in St. Louis. Jennings says heâs retiring after a decade in the National Football League. Jennings, in a video posted on social media, says âfootball is over. Iâm done.â The video entitled âGreg Jennings Retires from Football!â was posted on Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File) The Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2015, file photo, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Greg Jennings (85) listens to music as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Receiver Greg Jennings says heâs retiring after a decade in the National Football League. Jennings, in a video posted on social media, says âfootball is over. Iâm done.âThe video entitled âGreg Jennings Retires from Football!â was posted on Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach, File) The Associated Press

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