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Justin Forsett has retired from football

As Marshawn Lynch returns to football, his buddy and former teammate Justin Forsett departs it. The legendary California Golden Bears running back announced his retirement earlier today.

Thank you for all the love and the amazing people who made this announcement special. S/O to Ace Media https://t.co/aMkIFCUYOy

— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) May 3, 2017

Forsett played all four seasons at Cal (spot duty as a rookie, then Marshawn Lynch’s backup for two years, then full-time starter in 2007), amassing 3,220 rushing yards on 5.