Squirrel White retired from the NFL just 16 days after signing with the Chicago Bears. The reason for his abrupt retirement remains unclear.
Key points
Squirrel White retired from the NFL after 16 days
He signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent
The reason for his retirement is currently unclear
White left practice early during rookie minicamp
He was placed on the reserve/retired list on May 11
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Squirrel White's NFL career ended before it really began.
The Chicago Bears placed White on its reserve/retired list on May 11. The transaction, which abruptly ends White's pro career, comes 16 days after the Bears signed the Florida State wide receiver as an undrafted free agent.
The reason for White's retirement is not clear as of the time of writing: the evening of May 11.
ESPN Bears writer Courtney Cronin reported that she saw White leaving the Bears' practice field during rookie minicamp on May 9. Cronin wrote on the social media website X that the rookie receiver left with a trainer while the team was still doing stretches and did not return to practice later.
White began his collegiate football career at Tennessee in 2022. He played in 38 games during his time on Rocky Top, catching 131 passes for 1,665 yards and six touchdowns.
White transferred to Florida State ahead of the 2025 season and played in 10 games for the Seminoles. In his lone season in Tallahassee, White caught five passes for 52 yards.
Q&A
What led to Squirrel White's retirement from the NFL?
The specific reasons for Squirrel White's retirement are not clear, but he left practice early during rookie minicamp.
How long did Squirrel White's NFL career last?
Squirrel White's NFL career lasted only 16 days before he was placed on the reserve/retired list.
Which team did Squirrel White sign with as an undrafted free agent?
Squirrel White signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.
When was Squirrel White placed on the reserve/retired list?
Squirrel White was placed on the reserve/retired list on May 11.
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As of the time of writing, it is unclear why White retired so abruptly from the NFL.
Squirrel White injury history
White did not have an extensive injury history in college.
In 2025, he left the Seminoles' Week 2 game against East Texas A&M with a wrist injury and missed one game. He also missed an October game against Pittsburgh with an undisclosed injury.
