Tavon Austin Announces Retirement After 9 NFL Seasons

The former first-round pick reflects on his career and future plans in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Austin was the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams.
He played for the Rams, Cowboys, Packers, Jaguars, and spent time on the Bills' practice squad.
Austin was known for his versatility as a receiver, rusher, and return specialist.
He recorded 244 receptions, 2,239 receiving yards, and 16 receiving touchdowns in his career.
Austin expressed gratitude to fans, coaches, and teammates in his retirement message.