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Over the weekend, former New York Jets quarterback Chris Streveler took to social media to announce his retirement from professional football. His decision marks the end of a remarkable journey that saw him playing at both the NFL and CFL levels.
Streveler’s NFL career, though brief, included a notable moment during the 2022 season when he made his first and only start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. Reflecting on his career in a heartfelt Instagram video, Streveler shared, “Football has been a huge part of my life, but today, I close this chapter. The game has opened doors I never imagined, presented challenges I didn’t think I could conquer, and introduced me to incredible people who have become lifelong friends. I’ve been on this journey since I was eight, and now, at 31, it’s time to move on.”
Throughout his NFL tenure, Streveler participated in nine regular-season games, amassing 231 passing yards and one touchdown. However, his impact on the field extended beyond American soil.
Originally hailing from Illinois, Streveler also made a name for himself in the Canadian Football League. He played two successful stints with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, contributing significantly to their 2019 Grey Cup victory. His time in Canada left a lasting impression and solidified his reputation as a versatile and dedicated player.
The Illinois native starred in the Canadian Football League as well, spending two stints with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, helping the organization win the Grey Cup in 2019.
Streveler played for the Blue Bombers from 2018 through 2019 before being released to pursue opportunities in the NFL in 2020, eventually signing with the Cardinals on a reserve/future contract.
He spent two years in the desert before the Cardinals waived him in November 2021 and he signed shortly after with the Ravens practice squad.
Streveler was briefly signed by the Dolphins in early 2022 before being waived in May and signing with the Jets in July of that year.
The QB returned to the CFL and the Blue Bombers in 2024 and threw for 1,103 yards and six touchdowns, along with 11 interceptions during the 2025 season.
“I remember little fifth-grade Chris Streveler practicing his autographs in his notebooks in school and telling everyone he’s going to be a professional football player,” Streveler said in his goodbye message. “If I could rewind time and tell the kid that journey he would go on in this game, he would never believe me. That kid has gotten to strap it up with some of the all-time greats. He shared a room with legends of the game, gotten to travel all over the United States and Canada to compete. That kid got to win a Grey Cup.
Streveler noted in his video that he had suffered two ACL tears and a slew of additional injuries during the course of his football career.
“I mentioned this after I tore my ACL for the second time, but I have no regrets,” he said. “At the end of the day, that’s all I could ask for. When I lie down for bed every night, I can sleep because I know I gave it everything I had and maximized the talent I was blessed with.”