What happened to Todd Gurley? Former Rams Pro Bowler calls time on NFL career
Todd Gurley is one of the more underrated running backs of his era with his combination of speed and excellent hands. Now, it looks as though we won't see the former University of Georgia star play another down in the NFL.
In a recent appearance on the NFL Network, Gurley told host Andrew Siciliano that he’s done playing despite not officially retiring.
As Siciliano noted, the running back's Twitter activity suggested that he is “calling it quits.”
The running back responded:
“I don’t think there’s any question about that one."
It’s not an official retirement announcement, but @TG3II told me today that he’s done playing football.
@nflnetwork https://t.co/oCzx5dlVeS
The NFL Network host subsequently asked for clarification about him being done playing in the league.
Gurley said:
“Yeah, most definitely.”
Despite not turning his official retirement papers to the league, we've seen the last of the 28-year-old on an NFL field.
Todd Gurley and his amazing career
In three seasons with the Bulldogs, Gurley rushed for a total of 3,285 yards and 36 touchdowns. He ranks fourth all-time in rushing yards and third in touchdowns at Georgia.
The Baltimore, Maryland native was also effective in the passing game for the Bulldogs. Overall, he had 65 receptions, 615 yards, and six touchdowns while at Georgia.
The St. Louis Rams drafted Gurley 10th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft after his impressive collegiate career. He didn't disappoint in his rookie season in the NFL, winning the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Gurley rushed for 1,106 yards and 10 touchdowns in 13 games in the 2015 season.
He followed up his rookie season with 885 yards rushing and six touchdowns in the 2016 season. In the 2017 season, the Pro Bowl running back put the league on notice. In that season, he led the NFL in both rushing touchdowns (13) and total touchdowns (19).
He had the most scrimmage yards (2,093), finishing second in the MVP voting and was league Offensive Player of the Year. He once again led the NFL in rushing touchdowns (17) and total touchdowns (21) in the 2018 season.
The 2019 season was his final one with the Los Angeles Rams franchise as they eventually cut him before the start of the 2020 season. He spent the 2020 season with the Atlanta Falcons, playing in 15 games. He rushed for 678 yards and nine touchdowns.
In total, he rushed for 6,082 yards and 67 touchdowns with 218 receptions, 2,019 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns in his six-year NFL career.
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