Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Harvard-educated quarterback who brought his "FitzMagic" to the NFL for nine teams spanning 17 seasons, announced his retirement Thursday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Fitzpatrick, popular throughout his career with his teammates and known for his prolific beard, made the announcement in a text message to his former teammates.
Fitzpatrick, 39, sustained a season-ending hip subluxation in the second quarter of the Washington Commanders' season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in September and had to undergo arthroscopic surgery.
Congrats on a Helluva career, Fitzy!