Chrebet to retire Friday

New York Jets WR Wayne Chrebet, an 11 year veteran, will officially announce his retirement on Friday. Chrebet, 32, suffered recurring concussion over the last couple of season, which factored into his decision to leave the game. Last year, in 2005, Chrebet recorded career lows, appearing in only eight games and registering just 15 receptions for 153 yards with no touchdowns.

Chrebet signed with the Jets in 1995 as an undrafted free agent from Hofstra. He had seven season where he caught 50 or more receptions and four seasons where he caught 60-plus catches. During his second season in the league, in 1996, Chrebet had 84 receptions. In 1998, Chrebet caught 75 passes for 1,083 yards, his career best. Overall, Chrebet finishes with 580 catches, 7,365 yards, and 41 touchdowns.

Source

• ESPN.com

Date

Wed 05/31/06, 10:57 am EST

Anonymous Fanatic #1

1280 days ago

Score -7

didnt he retire like 5 years ago?

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JetsrsuperWaterboy

1280 days ago

Score 8

Chrebet was one of the hardest workers in football, and he made himself into a solid player. The little guy had huge guts and heart and played the game through injuries and through all this crap.

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Kj68daySoccer Kid

1280 days ago

Score 2

Chrebet was awesome to watch! He had the "little guy" cheering for him from day one. But since last year the only thing image I have of him is when he suffered his last concussion, you could tell the lights were out, its too bad. But his career should be celebrated for sure.

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MetsJetsDevilsDraft Pick

1280 days ago

Score 1

That was awful to watch.

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RoblefkoLegend

1280 days ago

Score 6

his last catch was converting a third down...fitting

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Patrickburke1980All-American

1279 days ago

Score 1

Wayne Chrebet was one of the great overachievers in sports. Although I'm not a Jets fan, I always had a lot of respect for him. Great 3rd down specialist.

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