One of the greatest linebackers in Alabama Crimson Tide football history has now officially called it a career.
Yes, on Thursday morning, former Alabama and NFL star C.J. Mosley officially announced his retirement from the game of football following 11 seasons in the league. Mosley is the second former Alabama great to announce their retirement from the NFL so far this offseason, joining wide receiver Julio Jones.
A former first round pick from the 2014 NFL draft, Mosley played for two different teams across his 11 seasons in the league, the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets. Over that span, Mosley had a combined 1,083 tackles, 55 TFL, 12 sacks, 12 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, and nine fumble recoveries from 2014-24, while also making five Pro Bowl appearances.
At Alabama from 2010-13, Mosley was a multi-year starter at inside linebacker for Alabama who compiled a total of 317 tackles, 24 TFL, 6.5 sacks, five interceptions, and two forced fumbles during his time in Tuscaloosa. Mosley was also a two-time national champion, a two-time All-American, the 2013 Butkus Award winner, and the 2013 SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
Let’s take a look at some reactions on social media to the former Alabama great’s retirement from the NFL.
Former Jets, Ravens LB C.J. Mosley retiring from NFL. pic.twitter.com/AnOBwtK2IE
โ NFL (@NFL) June 19, 2025
Just in: Former #Ravens and #Jets LB C.J. Mosley is retiring from the NFL today on his 33rd birthday, he told @mzenitz of CBS.
A former first-round pick out of Alabama, Mosley was a 5-time Pro Bowler and 5-time All-Pro during his standout career. pic.twitter.com/vqF9MZthHU
โ Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 19, 2025
JUST IN: Jets and Ravens LB C.J. Mosley is retiring from football.
A tremendous 11-year career for the former all-pro. pic.twitter.com/rACahn5HwK
โ uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) June 19, 2025
Happy retirement to former All-American, Butkus winner, 2x national champion, SEC Defensive Player of the year and responsible for one of the most underrated plays in Alabama history.
Legendary player CJ Mosley (@TreyDeuce32RTR)
โ Andrew Bone (@AndrewJBone) June 19, 2025
๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐: CJ Mosley is retiring from the NFL.
A former first-round pick out of Alabama, a 5-time Pro Bowler, and a 5-time All-Pro during his standout career.
What a legendary career ๐ pic.twitter.com/XiYQRNFmqQ
โ Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 19, 2025
Five-time All-Pro linebacker CJ Mosley is retiring, he tells @CBSSports.
The former Ravens and Jets captain posted over 1,000 tackles in 11 NFL seasons. At The University of Alabama, Mosley won the Butkus Award, SEC Defensive Player of the Year and back-to-back national titles. pic.twitter.com/geMDsbDzKA
โ Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) June 19, 2025
Happy retirement to Bama legend CJ Mosley pic.twitter.com/oPxlE8yWYK
โ ๐ ฑ๏ธ๐ ฐ๏ธโ๏ธ (@_bigbam_) June 19, 2025
CJ Mosley has retired from the NFL
What a great career ๐ #PMSLivepic.twitter.com/TNNX70jvql
โ Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 19, 2025
Congratulations to Alabama Legend C.J. Mosley on his incredible football career. pic.twitter.com/dU9WGpjbzF
โ Cruz Oxenreider (@TheRealCruzOx) June 19, 2025
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