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Matt Forte retires after 10 seasons

Jason Bridge / USA TODAY Sports

Veteran running back Matt Forte announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.

Before spending the last two seasons with the New York Jets, Forte racked up 8,602 rushing yards over eight seasons with the Chicago Bears, putting him second to only Walter Payton on the franchise's all-time list.

The 32-year-old retires with career totals of 9,796 rushing yards, 4,672 receiving yards, and 75 touchdowns in 146 career games. He made the Pro Bowl in 2011 and 2013.

With the Jets, Forte totaled 1,194 rushing yards, 556 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns.

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