**Chris Conley Retires from NFL After 10 Seasons, Plans Next Chapter in Film School**

Wide receiver Chris Conley has officially announced his retirement from the NFL, concluding a distinguished 10-season career spent with five teams. The announcement came via an Instagram post on Saturday morning.

Conley, who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, and the San Francisco 49ers, expressed a sense of fulfillment in achieving his childhood goal of playing a decade in the NFL. He stated, "when I was a kid I wrote down a set of goals. On that list was 'Play 10 years in the NFL.' Now that this goal has been accomplished, it's time to set sights on something new."

Conley's next adventure will lead him back to his alma mater, Georgia, where he plans to attend film school, as confirmed by his agent Jonathan Perzley.

Drafted 77th overall in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Chiefs, Conley played in 132 games, starting 65 of them. His impressive career stats include 226 catches, 2,998 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns. Known for his versatility, Conley also made significant contributions on special teams.

His peak performance came in 2019 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he recorded career-highs of 47 catches for 775 yards and five touchdowns. Over the last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Conley played primarily as a backup to starters Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Jauan Jennings. In his final season in 2024, he tallied six catches for 76 yards and recorded a fumble recovery on special teams.

Reflecting on his career, Conley wrote, "The past 10 years have been a dream. Getting the opportunity to play in the league was an honor and whether it was catching touchdowns or blocking for them, I truly gave it my all." He concluded his post with a hopeful message: "See you in the next dream."