Seahawks fan favorite retires after a career nobody expected

Tyler Mabry made the most of his one catch with the Seattle Seahawks. The tight end played in only 10 games, had just 31 career snaps on offense, but he worked hard, and this helped him become a fan favorite; maybe even more importantly, he earned the respect of his teammates.

Mabry announced on Instagram his official retirement from the NFL last week. He hadn't played for the Seahawks since 2024, and while he signed with the Carolina Panthers last offseason, he didn't get on the field in a real game. Now, at just 29 years old, he has his life ahead of him to do whatever he wants.

What is clear is that Mabry will approach what happens with a drive to help people. He understands he was fortunate to live out his dream. That doesn't mean turning one's back on other people in the future, however. He is the co-founder, after all, of a nonprofit called The Circle, which is a non-denominational Christian organization that helps mentor others.

Former Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry calls it a career

In an Instagram post that begins with "Dear football," Mabry spoke for many of us with what we go through in life, even if it's not football-related. One doesn't need to have played the sport to feel empathy in the tight end's goodbye. We should all be so eloquent at the end of a career.

He wrote, in part, "You challenged me with insecurities about myself. I’m not going to catch every football. I’m not going to make every block. I’m not the strongest. I’m not the fastest. I’m not going to be the best player on the team. I’m going to fail. I’m going to get injured. People will move on from me." All the while grateful to have had the opportunity to play football.

One look for no further proof about how well-liked Tyler Mabry was by his Seattle Seahawks teammates when he caught the only pass of his career, which became a touchdown in Week 17 of 2022.

After scoring, his teammates ran to celebrate with him as if the team had just won a playoff game. His fellow players understood the importance of the moment for the person more than the player.

Mabry won't be remembered as the greatest tight end in Seahawks history, not by a long shot. His career will be remembered by those who worked with him, though. He was a good human being who worked hard to try to be his best at a sport he loved. We should all feel so lucky to be in our jobs.

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