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Why Squirrel White is retiring just 2 weeks after signing with Chicago Bears
TL;DR
Squirrel White has retired from the NFL just two weeks after signing with the Chicago Bears. He was placed on the Reserve/Retired list on May 11.
Key points
- Squirrel White's NFL career lasted just two weeks
- He signed with the Chicago Bears on April 25
- Placed on the Reserve/Retired list on May 11
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Squirrel White's NFL career lasted just two weeks.
The undrafted free agent wide receiver from Florida State signed with the Chicago Bears on April 25.
On May 11, the Bears announced that White has been placed on the Reserve/Retired list.
The Bears offered no further explanation in their news release.
Full name Marquarius Malik White, Squirrel used to mimic the movements of a squirrel in his great-grandmother's garden. So she started calling him Squirrel, and it stuck.
That nickname won't take to the NFL stage now, though.
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Why is Squirrel White retiring?
White's retirement reasoning is thus far unknown.
There is a report that White exited rookie minicamp looking potentially injured:
That's about the only intel currently out there.
It seems likely that Squirrel will eventually choose to tell his story, but for now, this is how his extremely brief NFL chapter ends.
Q&A
Why did Squirrel White retire from the Chicago Bears?
Squirrel White retired from the Chicago Bears shortly after signing, but specific reasons for his retirement have not been disclosed.
When did Squirrel White sign with the Chicago Bears?
Squirrel White signed with the Chicago Bears on April 25.
What is the Reserve/Retired list in the NFL?
The Reserve/Retired list is a designation for players who have decided to retire from professional football, allowing teams to manage their rosters more effectively.
