John breaks down five tight ends who should retire after the end of the 2024 season, whether due to age, lack of performance, or other factors. Everything must end at some point, and it's time for these five to hang it up.

NFL season has come to an end, and many veteran players around the league are considering retirement. Some players appeared in their final games over Week 18, but one former Miami Dolphins player is calling it a career after not appearing in 2024.

Bethel wrote. “That’s how long I’ve played the game of football! Been blessed more than I can imagine. Met a lot of great people thanks to football and been to a lot of cool places. But my greatest years are ahead of me.

Smith’s first season with the Jets ended in November after he suffered a neck injury that required an extended stay on injured reserve. Smith revealed that his flirtation with retirement isn’t related to his growing list of injuries, with the OT also noting that he’s regained “full range of motion” in his neck.