Former Giants RB Matt Breida retires after seven NFL seasons
Matt Breida is planning to retire from the NFL after seven seasons, at age 30. Reports indicate a recent workout invitation from the Miami Dolphins was declined as Breida steps away from professional football.
Breida’s career spanned four teams: the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Giants. He appeared in 98 NFL games, rushing for 2,652 yards and nine touchdowns.
With the Giants in 2022 and 2023, Breida served as a backup to Saquon Barkley, appearing in 34 games and posting 371 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He also spent time with the 49ers at training camp last year but was released before the 2024 season.
This retirement marks the end of a journeyman NFL career for Breida, who contributed as a versatile running back across multiple offenses. What Breida does next remains to be seen, with potential paths including coaching, broadcasting, or business ventures, but no public plans have been announced.
Summary: Breida retires after seven seasons, totaling 2,652 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns across four teams, including a two-year stint with the Giants as a Barkley backup. The Dolphins reportedly sought a workout, which Breida declined.