A.J. Green has announced his retirement from the NFL.

"I've never been a man of many words, so I'll keep this short," Green began his Instagram post.

"Thank you. Thank you to all who have supported, encouraged, and inspired me throughout my career. Special thank you to the University of Georgia, Cincinnati Bengals, and Arizona Cardinals for the opportunity to pursue my dreams. I've stayed true to the game and it owes me nothing. Be blessed.. Love y'all! The next chapter begins..."

Green played his first nine seasons for the Bengals and began his career with five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Green had only two seasons with over 900 receiving yards after that stretch.