League: NFL Sport: Football Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Myles Gaskin announces retirement from football at 29

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Myles Gaskin announces retirement from football at 29

Summary

Myles Gaskin, the all-time leading rusher for the Washington Huskies, announced his retirement from football on August 20, 2026, via Instagram. Gaskin, who played seven seasons in the NFL with several teams, including the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks, had his final stint with Seattle, where he saw limited action. During his professional career, he accumulated 1,361 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns. Gaskin's remarkable college career at Washington saw him become a three-time All-Pac-12 selection, with records for rushing yards and touchdowns in the program's history.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Gaskin retires after seven seasons in the NFL.
•He spent time with the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and Seahawks.
•Gaskin's last game was with the Seahawks, finishing with three carries for six yards.
•He recorded 1,361 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns over his NFL career.
•Gaskin holds the record for rushing yards and touchdowns at Washington.

Latest Updates

4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Legendary Washington RB Myles Gaskin announces retirement from NFL
8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Huskies Football Great Announces Retirement

What they're saying

"
Former Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin, the career leader in rushing yards and touchdowns, retired from the NFL on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sports