“I’ve never been a man of many words, so I’ll keep this short,” Green wrote on Instagram before going on to thank everyone who made contributions to his storied career.

 “I’ve stayed true to the game, and it owes me nothing,” he added. “Be blessed. Love y’all! The next chapter begins.”

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A.J. Green entered the league in 2011 when the Bengals took him with the fourth overall pick. The Georgia product more than justified the high selection, making a Pro Bowl in his rookie year and then returning in each of the following six seasons. During that stretch, Green had less than 1,000 yards, and six touchdown catches only once.

Green’s remarkable run came to a halt in 2019 when he suffered torn ligaments in his ankle and was forced to miss the entire season. He returned the following year but was never the same player anymore. He left Cincinnati after the 2020 season and spent the last two years with the Arizona Cardinals.

Green finishes his career with 727 catches for 10,514 yards and 80 touchdowns. He retires ranked second on the Bengals’ all-time list for all of these categories, behind only Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson.

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During a blowout Week 5 loss to Baltimore Ravens, Green was caught on camera saying that Bengals should trade him if they don’t want to use him properly. He was having a particularly bad game, seeing just 28 snaps and being targeted only once.

According to Green, this plea shouldn’t be taken seriously as it came in the heat of the moment.

“I think we’re all frustrated about the way we’re playing because we’re way better than what we’re putting on tape,” he added. “For me, I just have to channel that frustration and keep playing like I have for the last couple of years.”

When asked about his future with Bengals, Green said that he expects to be in Cincinnati when the trade deadline passes.

“I think we’re building something special here, and I just want to be a part of the team and help us win,” he added.

A.J. Green previously missed the entire 2019 season, dealing with an ankle injury. He got healthy in time for 2020 but has been inefficient so far for a player of his caliber.

In five games he played this season, Green only managed to catch 14 receptions for 119 yards while failing to produce zero touchdowns. But, to his defense, he wasn’t particularly prominent in the head coach Zac Taylor’s game plan, being targeted only 34 times so far.

While Green might stay with Bengals until the end of this season, his long-term future with the franchise is a lot murkier. The 31-year-old player is currently playing on a $17.9 million franchise tag and is set to become a free agent next year. The two sides still haven’t got close to agreeing on a long-term deal, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them go their separate ways after the 2020 NFL season. 

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Bengals are expected to draft quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU in the upcoming draft with the No.1 overall pick. Given the usual growing pains that rookie QBs face, the team hopes that having a proven veteran like Green would help Burrow develop and settle into his role more quickly.

Burrow himself recently said he would like to throw passes to Green if he ends up in Cincinnati.

“I think with any rookie quarterback, the more help you can get, the better, and A.J.’s been one of the best players at his position for a very long time,” said Burrow.

Bengals and A.J. Green had discussions about his new deal during the 2019 NFL season, but the talks eventually stalled. Green, who missed the entire season with an ankle injury, was set to become a free agent in March after his four-year, $60 million contract came to an end.

During his nine years in Cincinnati, Green managed to establish himself as one of the best wideouts in the game. He made seven Pro Bowls alongside three Second-team All-Pro selections. His career stats include 602 receptions for 8,907 yards and 63 touchdowns.

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“I’ve never been a man of many words, so I’ll keep this short,” Green wrote on Instagram before going on to thank everyone who made contributions to his storied career.

 “I’ve stayed true to the game, and it owes me nothing,” he added. “Be blessed. Love y’all! The next chapter begins.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by A.J. Green (@ajgreen_18)

A.J. Green entered the league in 2011 when the Bengals took him with the fourth overall pick. The Georgia product more than justified the high selection, making a Pro Bowl in his rookie year and then returning in each of the following six seasons. During that stretch, Green had less than 1,000 yards, and six touchdown catches only once.

Green’s remarkable run came to a halt in 2019 when he suffered torn ligaments in his ankle and was forced to miss the entire season. He returned the following year but was never the same player anymore. He left Cincinnati after the 2020 season and spent the last two years with the Arizona Cardinals.

Green finishes his career with 727 catches for 10,514 yards and 80 touchdowns. He retires ranked second on the Bengals’ all-time list for all of these categories, behind only Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson.

The post Bengals Legend A.J. Green Retires From NFL After 12 Seasons appeared first on yoursportspot.com.

During a blowout Week 5 loss to Baltimore Ravens, Green was caught on camera saying that Bengals should trade him if they don’t want to use him properly. He was having a particularly bad game, seeing just 28 snaps and being targeted only once.

According to Green, this plea shouldn’t be taken seriously as it came in the heat of the moment.

“I think we’re all frustrated about the way we’re playing because we’re way better than what we’re putting on tape,” he added. “For me, I just have to channel that frustration and keep playing like I have for the last couple of years.”

When asked about his future with Bengals, Green said that he expects to be in Cincinnati when the trade deadline passes.

“I think we’re building something special here, and I just want to be a part of the team and help us win,” he added.

A.J. Green previously missed the entire 2019 season, dealing with an ankle injury. He got healthy in time for 2020 but has been inefficient so far for a player of his caliber.

In five games he played this season, Green only managed to catch 14 receptions for 119 yards while failing to produce zero touchdowns. But, to his defense, he wasn’t particularly prominent in the head coach Zac Taylor’s game plan, being targeted only 34 times so far.

While Green might stay with Bengals until the end of this season, his long-term future with the franchise is a lot murkier. The 31-year-old player is currently playing on a $17.9 million franchise tag and is set to become a free agent next year. The two sides still haven’t got close to agreeing on a long-term deal, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them go their separate ways after the 2020 NFL season. 

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Bengals are expected to draft quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU in the upcoming draft with the No.1 overall pick. Given the usual growing pains that rookie QBs face, the team hopes that having a proven veteran like Green would help Burrow develop and settle into his role more quickly.

Burrow himself recently said he would like to throw passes to Green if he ends up in Cincinnati.

“I think with any rookie quarterback, the more help you can get, the better, and A.J.’s been one of the best players at his position for a very long time,” said Burrow.

Bengals and A.J. Green had discussions about his new deal during the 2019 NFL season, but the talks eventually stalled. Green, who missed the entire season with an ankle injury, was set to become a free agent in March after his four-year, $60 million contract came to an end.

During his nine years in Cincinnati, Green managed to establish himself as one of the best wideouts in the game. He made seven Pro Bowls alongside three Second-team All-Pro selections. His career stats include 602 receptions for 8,907 yards and 63 touchdowns.

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