Former Bears RB Tarik Cohen retires

Former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen is hanging up his cleats.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter Cohen is retiring after playing just four NFL seasons. Cohen, who was attempting a comeback from injuries, informed the New York Jets on Thursday morning of his decision.

Cohen, a former fourth-round pick by the Bears in 2017, emerged as one of the league's most explosive playmakers during his prime — whether it was on offense or special teams as a punt returner. He signed a three-year, $17.25 million extension with the Bears in 2020.

Unfortunately, Cohen suffered a torn ACL on a punt return shortly after. He struggled to return from the injury, which caused him to miss the entire 2021 season, and Chicago released him with an injury designation in March 2022.

Cohen continued to rehab, but he unfortunately suffered a setback during training, tearing his Achilles in May 2022. The Carolina Panthers signed Cohen to their practice squad last year, where he spent a duration of the 2023 season. Carolina signed Cohen to a reserve/future contract in January, but he was released on May 10. While Cohen got one last chance with the Jets, it didn't work out.

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