Yesterday, A.J. Inexperienced introduced his retirement from the NFL.

Inexperienced will go down as among the finest large receivers in Cincinnati Bengals historical past.

Not solely was Inexperienced spectacular within the main statistical classes, however he was additionally well-loved off of the sector by his teammates and followers as nicely.

WRs with 10,000+ receiving yards and 70+ recieving TDs since 2010

DeAndre Hopkins
Antonio Brown
Mike Evans
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Inexperienced is considered one of 4 receivers to have 10,000 receiving yards and 70 receiving touchdowns since 2010.

Merely put, Inexperienced made an impression on extra than simply the Bengals group, however on the NFL as a complete.

Inexperienced ends his profession as forty fourth in all-time receiving yards and forty ninth in receiving touchdowns.

Though he spent most of his profession as a member of the Bengals, Inexperienced ended his profession as an Arizona Cardinal, the place he was capable of play with one other younger quarterback, Kyler Murray.

When trying on the record of gamers with 10,000 receiving yards and 70 complete receiving touchdowns since 2010, Inexperienced joins Antonio Brown as the one different inactive participant on the record.

Mike Evans and DeAndre Hopkins are nonetheless making their impression recognized, and can each play for just a few extra seasons.

Fortunately for NFL followers, there have been many receivers all through the years which have been fan favorites.

Proper now, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are the new-age of receivers for the Bengals, changing the previous guard of Chad Johnson and Inexperienced.

Will they be capable of have the sustained success that Inexperienced discovered?

That actually stays to be seen, particularly contemplating that they’ve 5 years of mixed NFL expertise.