Bills S Micah Hyde announces retirement

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde announced his retirement Tuesday after 11 seasons on the field.

Hyde, 34, also served as a mentor on the team's practice squad last season.

A Bills team captain for three seasons from 2021-23, Hyde played 158 career games (128 starts) for the Green Bay Packers (2013-16) and Bills. The Iowa product and fifth-round pick by the Packers in 2013 had 644 tackles with 24 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries.

Hyde was named to the Pro Bowl in 2017, his first season in Buffalo, and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 2017 and 2021.

He became a free agent after the 2023 season and was not with a team to start 2024 until he signed with the Bills practice squad in December.

"We've always connected with this place," Hyde said after returning to the Bills two months ago. "To see the reaction that people have with us signing back here is truly amazing."

The Bills showed their appreciation to Hyde on social media Tuesday.

"Thank you, @Micah_Hyde!!" the Bills posted to X, along with a red and blue emoji heart.

--Field Level Media