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Former FSU receiver announces retirement after 16-day NFL career
TL;DR
Squirrel White, a former FSU receiver, has retired from the NFL after just 16 days with the Chicago Bears. His abrupt decision comes after a collegiate career with 1,717 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
Key points
- Squirrel White retired from the NFL after 16 days
- He played for the Chicago Bears
- White had a college career at Tennessee and Florida State
- He recorded 1,717 receiving yards and six touchdowns
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Squirrel White, who spent his last collegiate season with Florida State and signed to the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent, has unexpectedly announced his retirement from the NFL after just 16 days.
White spent three seasons with Tennessee before transferring to Florida State for his final year of eligibility. He finished his four-year college career posting 1,717 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
Itās unclear as to why the former Volunteer and Seminole abruptly retired after a little over two weeks with the Bears. Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune did note that the Bears placed White on the reserve/retired list.
On Saturday, May 9th, White was seen leaving practice with the Chicago training staff following a stretch. His only notable injury history comes in 2024 during his final season with the Vols where he suffered a sprained PCL.
Many college football fans might remember White from the historic Virginia field rush after the Cavaliers upset a then 8 ranked Florida State early in the 2025 season, where he was the targeted receiver and ended up at the bottom of the field storm.
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Q&A
Why did Squirrel White retire after only 16 days in the NFL?
The reason for Squirrel White's sudden retirement from the NFL remains unclear.
What were Squirrel White's college football statistics?
Squirrel White finished his college career with 1,717 receiving yards and six touchdowns over four seasons.
Which NFL team did Squirrel White sign with as an undrafted free agent?
Squirrel White signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.