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Victor Cruz announces retirement from the NFL

Tuesday 21 August 2018 15:41, UK

Victor Cruz
Image: Victor Cruz spent seven seasons with the New York Giants

Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has announced his retirement from the NFL.

The 31-year-old, who was released by the Giants in February 2017, will now pursue a career in the media as a league analyst for the upcoming season.

Cruz spent seven seasons in New York, including scoring a touchdown as the Giants won Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis in 2012.

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Cruz was a regular starter for the Giants, but suffered a torn patellar tendon in October 2014 and missed the entire 2015 season.

He joined the Chicago Bears in pre-season last year but was released by the team in September and did not feature during the regular season.

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In a post on his Instagram page, Cruz said: "First chapter of my life was amazing... the next should be even better. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. See y'all very soon!!"

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