Former Jets QB Chris Streveler Retires from Football

Streveler made one 'cameo' start for the Jets in 2022 before retiring at age 31.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:07pm by Ben Kaplan

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Chris Streveler, a former quarterback for the New York Jets, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31. Streveler spent three years in the NFL, playing for the Arizona Cardinals in 2020 and 2021 before joining the Jets in 2022, where he made one start and completed 10 of 15 passes for 90 yards. He also had a stint in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2024 and 2025.

Why it matters

Streveler's retirement is notable as he was one of the few players to make a 'cameo' start for the Jets in 2022 before being waived in the offseason. His brief time with the team highlights the constant roster turnover and unpredictability that NFL teams face, especially at the quarterback position.

The details

In his lone start for the Jets in 2022, Streveler completed 10 of 15 passes for 90 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. He also ran the ball 9 times for 54 yards and had one fumble. After being waived by the Jets in mid-August, Streveler returned to the Canadian Football League, where he played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2024 and 2025 before deciding to retire from professional football.

  • Streveler made his one start for the Jets in the final game of the 2022 NFL season.
  • Streveler was waived by the Jets in mid-August 2023.
  • Streveler played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL in 2024 and 2025 before announcing his retirement in 2026.

The players

Chris Streveler

A 31-year-old quarterback who spent three seasons in the NFL, including a brief stint with the New York Jets in 2022 where he made one start.

New York Jets

An NFL team based in New York that Streveler played for in 2022.

Arizona Cardinals

The NFL team that Streveler played for in 2020 and 2021 before joining the Jets.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Canadian Football League team that Streveler played for in 2024 and 2025 before retiring.

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What they’re saying

“Retirement news: Former Jets QB Chris Streveler, 31, has announced that he's hangin' up his cleats.”

— Rich Cimini, ESPN Reporter

The takeaway

Streveler's brief NFL career, including his one-game 'cameo' start for the Jets, serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of professional football careers, especially for backup and journeyman quarterbacks. His retirement at age 31 highlights the physical toll the sport can take and the difficult decisions players must make about when to step away from the game.