Former Jets QB Chris Streveler Retires at 31

The Illinois native starred in the CFL, helping the Winnipeg Blue Bombers win the Grey Cup in 2019.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:49pm

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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 one season with the Jets in 2022 and made his lone NFL start that season. He also had a successful career in the Canadian Football League, spending two stints with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and helping the organization win the Grey Cup in 2019.

Why it matters

Streveler's retirement at a relatively young age highlights the physical toll that professional football can take on players. His story also showcases the different paths athletes can take to reach the highest levels of the sport, with Streveler finding success in both the NFL and CFL.

The details

Streveler announced his retirement in a social media post, saying 'I love football, but today is my last day as a football player.' He played in nine NFL regular-season games during his career, throwing for 231 yards and a touchdown. In the CFL, Streveler spent two stints with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, helping the organization win the Grey Cup in 2019.

  • Streveler spent one season with the Jets in 2022.
  • Streveler played for the Blue Bombers from 2018 through 2019.
  • Streveler returned to the CFL and the Blue Bombers in 2024, throwing for 1,103 yards and six touchdowns in the 2025 season.

The players

Chris Streveler

A former quarterback who spent one season with the New York Jets in 2022 and had a successful career in the Canadian Football League, helping the Winnipeg Blue Bombers win the Grey Cup in 2019.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

A Canadian Football League team that Streveler played for, helping them win the Grey Cup in 2019.

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What they’re saying

“I love football, but today is my last day as a football player. This game has given me opportunities beyond my wildest dreams. This game has challenged me with obstacles I thought I'd never overcome. This game has forged lifelong bonds with people I would have never met otherwise. I've been playing this game since I was 8 years old. Today, I'm 31.”

— Chris Streveler

“I remember little fifth-grade Chris Streveler practicing his autographs in his notebooks in school and telling everyone he's going to be a professional football player. If I could rewind time and tell the kid that journey he would go on in this game, he would never believe me. That kid has gotten to strap it up with some of the all-time greats. He shared a room with legends of the game, gotten to travel all over the United States and Canada to compete. That kid got to win a Grey Cup.”

— Chris Streveler

The takeaway

Streveler's retirement at a relatively young age highlights the physical toll that professional football can take on players, but his story also showcases the different paths athletes can take to reach the highest levels of the sport. His success in both the NFL and CFL demonstrates the versatility and resilience required to have a long career in football.