Former San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants running back Matt Breida plans to retire from the NFL after seven seasons, according to ESPN .

Breida, 30, recently declined a workout request from the Miami Dolphins, which he played one season for in 2020. He last played in the NFL for the Giants in 2023. He re-joined the 49ers during training camp in 2024, but was released before the season.

Breida was a collegiate star at Georgia Southern before signing as an undrafted free agent with the 49ers in May 2017.

He played his first three seasons in San Francisco, recording 381 rushing attempts for 1,902 yards and six touchdowns, along with 67 receptions for 561 yards and four touchdowns, in 43 games played. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound back recorded a career-high 138 rushing yards and one to

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