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Former All-Pro running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. The North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University product had a stellar start to his professional football career, but his stint as an elite professional was derailed by injury.
Following his retirement, let's take a look at why Tarik Cohen retired from the league as a rich man.
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Breaking down Tarik Cohen's career earnings through 2024
According to Spotrac, Tarik Cohen earned $14,898,323 during his six-year NFL career. The former Pro Bowler made the most of his money with the Chicago Bears, earning $14,624,623 during his five-year stint with the franchise.
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After Cohen's stint with the Chicago Bears, he signed a deal with the Carolina Panthers. He earned $273,700 in Carolina, never making a regular-season appearance for the Panthers.
What happened to Tarik Cohen?
Injuries derailed Tarik Cohen's promising career. Cohen's first major football injury occurred during his time with the Chicago Bears. The All-Pro RB got hurt in a 2020 game against the Atlanta Falcons, where he suffered tears to his ACL and MCL, plus a tibia plateau fracture.
He was subsequently placed on the IR, missing the rest of the season. Cohen attempted numerous comebacks but, unfortunately, never played another snap in the NFL.
His latest comeback effort came in the 2024 preseason as he joined the New York Jets on a one-year, $1,125,000 contract. He proceeded to partake in training camp with the Jets but recently informed the franchise's staff of his desire to call it a career, putting a definitive end to what started brightly but was derailed by injuries.
Tarik Cohen retires from the NFL at 29 years old with a stat line of 264 rush attempts, 1,101 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 1,575 receiving yards, nine receiving touchdowns, 628 kick return yards, 985 punt return yards, one punt and one return touchdown in 51 games. His accolades include a first-team All-Pro selection and a Pro Bowl nod in 2018.
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