**Green Bay Packers: 2nd-Year Wide Receiver Retires Following Injury**
A second-year wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers has reportedly retired after suffering an injury. The player was waived by the Packers earlier this offseason due to the injury.
Thyrick Pitts Jr. was signed by the Packers in December.
According to the Packers’ website, Thyrick Pitts Jr. joined their practice squad in December. Previously, he was notable for his college performance:
Pitts (6-2, 201), originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent from the University of Delaware in May 2023, was released by the Bears in early August. The New England Patriots then claimed him off waivers. He spent training camp with the Patriots and had a brief period on their practice squad.
During his college career, Pitts played in 59 games, recording 172 receptions for 2,429 yards (14.1 avg.) and 23 touchdowns. He earned first-team All-CAA honors for the 2020-21 season, second-team for the 2021 fall season, and third-team for 2022. Pitts wore No. 16 for the Packers.
Pitts was placed on injured reserve earlier this month.
Pitts was part of the Packers’ squad this offseason. CBS Sports reported that the Packers placed Pitts on injured reserve in May after he went unclaimed on waivers. The Packers then waived him from IR with an injury settlement the next day. The specifics of Pitts’ injury are not known.
Pitts announced his retirement.
Zac Ventola of Patriots Today reported that Pitts announced his retirement via Instagram. Pitts plans to start a new career in financial management:
“Since I was 4 years old, I’ve had a football in my hand. I’ve been very fortunate to play this game every fall for the past 21 years. Thank you to everyone who was part of this journey and all the family I have made along the way. You’ve helped me fulfill my childhood dreams of playing college football and playing in the NFL.
Today, I’m officially hanging up my cleats and turning to the next chapter of my life. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining a multi-million dollar financial management team at Ameriprise Financial. With all the support I’ve received along the way, I want to pay it forward and give back to the community. My goal is to assist people in managing their finances, understanding financial concepts, and helping families create financial plans for the future.
Onwards and Upwards!”
We wish Pitts the best in his future endeavors.
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