C.J. Uzomah retires after 10 NFL seasons, primarily with Bengals
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
C.J. Uzomah has announced his retirement from the NFL after a decade-long career, most spent with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was selected by the Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft and served as a significant contributor during their Super Bowl LVI run in 2022. Uzomah’s final NFL season was with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, where he played in just seven games due to a decline in performance. Throughout his career, he recorded 192 receptions for 1,881 yards and 16 touchdowns.
- •Uzomah played seven seasons with the Bengals before retiring.
- •He recorded career-highs of 49 receptions and 493 yards in 2022.
- •Uzomah spent his last season with the Eagles in 2024.
- •He finishes his career with 113 games played and 16 touchdowns.
- •Uzomah was drafted 157th overall by the Bengals in 2015.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former Auburn tight end announces retirement from the NFL
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals News: C.J. Uzomah calls it a career
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — C.J. Uzomah explains his easy decision to retire a Cincinnati Bengal
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bengals Starting Tight End Announces Retirement Decision
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah announces retirement
"A key member of the team that helped the Cincinnati Bengals make a Super Bowl run in 2021 has made a big decision on his playing future. The post Former Bengals Starting Tight End Announces Retirement Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
"Former Auburn tight end C.J. Uzomah announced his retirement from the NFL after spending time with the Bengals, Jets, and Eagles over 10 seasons.
"As he announces his retirement, C.J. Uzomah reflects on his time playing for the Cincinnati Bengals and shares what's to come in the future.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:03 PMFormer Auburn tight end announces retirement from the NFL
Former Auburn tight end C.J. Uzomah announced his retirement from the NFL after spending time with the Bengals, Jets, and Eagles over 10 seasons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:00 AMBengals News: C.J. Uzomah calls it a career
One fan favorite from the 2021 team heads to retirement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 11:20 PMC.J. Uzomah explains his easy decision to retire a Cincinnati Bengal
As he announces his retirement, C.J. Uzomah reflects on his time playing for the Cincinnati Bengals and shares what's to come in the future.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:38 PMFormer Bengals Starting Tight End Announces Retirement Decision
A key member of the team that helped the Cincinnati Bengals make a Super Bowl run in 2021 has made a big decision on his playing future. The post Former Bengals Starting Tight End Announces Retirement Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:23 PMFormer Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah announces retirement
C.J. Uzomah retired as a Bengal after playing seven of his 10 seasons in Cincinnati and helping the team reach Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
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