C.J. Uzomah Retires After 10 NFL Seasons | Auburn Tigers Football News

C.J. Uzomah, the Auburn legend and NFL veteran, officially retired after a decade in the league, signing a one-day deal with the Cincinnati Bengals—the team that drafted him in 2015. A key piece of Auburn’s 2013 national championship squad, he racked up 435 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns in college, including a rare touchdown pass. His NFL career saw him amass over 1,500 yards and 13 TDs with the Bengals and nearly 300 yards and 3 TDs with the Jets. Uzomah called Auburn his “second home” and cherished memories from the playoff run and Super Bowl, while his former coach Gus Malzahn sent heartfelt congratulations. Now, with his playing days behind him, he’s ready to savor time with family and enjoy well-earned downtime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ec682f2afc4bdf3