Per NFL Insider John Clayton, one of the most entertaining and luxuriously-bearded quarterbacks of the past two decades is hanging up his cleats. Ryan Fitzpatrick is leaning towards retirement, and the NFL will be a less magical place as a result.
Over a career that spanned more than 15 years and 8 teams, Fitzpatrick never ceased to inject a level of infectious enthusiasm into the game that few have mirrored. Whether sprinting for a first down like running backs 10 years his junior or slinging wild hail marry game-winners, “Fitzmagic”, as he’s become affectionately known, never failed to win over the hearts of his teammates, his coaches, and most importantly, his fans.