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Former Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Ryan Switzer announces retirement

Ryan Switzer, a former standout receiver at North Carolina who had a five-year career in the NFL, has retired from football.

Switzer, who has not appeared in an NFL game since 2019, announced his decision Monday on Twitter.

Switzer spent the last two seasons in Cleveland, where he was on the practice squad while battling injuries.

A new beginning. Thank you. ♥ufe0f pic.twitter.com/btReNDUyRJ

— Ryan Switzer (@Switz) July 18, 2022

Before that, Switzer spent two years returning kicks and punts for the Pittsburgh Steelers.