Breeland Speaks retires from football after diverse career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Breeland Speaks has announced his retirement from football, concluding a varied career that included stints in the NFL and spring leagues. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018, Speaks was part of the team that won Super Bowl LIV in 2020. He later played for the Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, and had a successful season with the USFL's Michigan Panthers in 2023, where he recorded 7 tackles and 3 sacks. His career has been characterized by his transition from the NFL to successful roles in alternative leagues. Speaks shared details of his journey in a retirement video, reflecting on his high school beginnings and time at Ole Miss.
- •Breeland Speaks retires after a diverse football career
- •Drafted by Chiefs, part of Super Bowl LIV championship
- •Played for Raiders, Cowboys, and USFL's Michigan Panthers
- •Recorded 7 tackles and 3 sacks in USFL before retirement
- •Speaks reflects on his career journey in retirement video
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs News 7/3: Breeland Speaks retires from football
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