Former Jets, Ravens LB C.J. Mosley announces retirement

Field Level Media|published: Thu 19th June, 10:42 2025

Sep 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) looks up at the scoreboard from the bench against the Tennessee Titans during the second half during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Five-time Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, his 33rd birthday.

Mosley had been a free agent since being released by the New York Jets on March 12.

He recorded 17 tackles in four games (three starts) during a 2024 season in which he was hampered by a toe injury and a herniated disk in his neck.

Mosley was a Pro Bowler in four of the six seasons he spent with the Baltimore Ravens. He led the Jets in tackles in three straight seasons from 2021-23, earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors after posting 158 tackles in 2022.

"Today, it is time to wake up from my childhood dream and share it with the next generation," Mosley said in his Instagram video posted Thursday. "I spent my whole life and career building my legacy. Now it's time to start a new chapter with new dreams. It won't be easy, but I'm here to tell you every sacrifice is worth it.

"When you wake up, what will your legacy look like?"

Mosley totaled 1,083 tackles, 12 sacks, 12 interceptions and 10 forced fumbles in 133 games (132 starts) with the Ravens (2014-18) and Jets. Baltimore drafted him with the 17th overall pick in 2014 out of Alabama.

--Field Level Media