Myles Gaskin announces retirement from NFL at 29
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Myles Gaskin announced his retirement from professional football on August 20 via Instagram. The 29-year-old running back spent seven seasons in the NFL, having played for teams including the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks. Gaskin recorded 1,360 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in his career, along with 102 receptions for 712 yards and six touchdowns. Throughout his college career at the University of Washington, he dominated the Pac-12, finishing with the third-most rushing yards in conference history. Gaskin expressed gratitude to fans, teammates, and organizations in his retirement message.
- •Gaskin played 47 NFL games from 2019 to 2025.
- •He had stints with six NFL teams, including the Seahawks in 2025.
- •Gaskin finished his career with 1,360 rushing yards and 102 catches.
- •He was a standout at the University of Washington, ranking high in rushing yards.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Former Seahawks running back, 29, announces immediate retirement from NFL
"The Washington native spent parts of seven seasons in the NFL
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