Running back Myles Gaskin officially retired from the NFL on Wednesday night, closing the book on a career that saw him spend part of last season right here in the Emerald City with our Seahawks. It’s always tough to see a player step away, especially one who put in the work over the years.
Gaskin’s Brief Stint in Blue and Green
While Gaskin’s time with the Seahawks was short, he was part of our squad. Last season, he played one game for the Hawks, logging three offensive snaps and five on special teams. During that single appearance, he picked up three carries for 6 yards. It was a brief moment in Seattle, but he wore the uniform and gave his effort for the 12s. Before coming to Seattle, Gaskin was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round back in 2019, spending four seasons down in Miami. He also suited up for the Rams and Vikings during his career.
A Career Defined by Grit and a Powerful Goodbye
Over his NFL journey, Gaskin played in 47 games, starting 17 of them. He racked up a total of 1,360 rushing yards on 367 carries, finding the end zone seven times on the ground. Plus, he was a threat in the passing game, catching 102 balls for 712 yards and six receiving touchdowns. That’s a solid career stat line for any running back. His social media announcement was pure class, saying, “Football . . . there will never be enough words to explain how I feel about you, so I won’t even try.” But he’s not just walking away; he’s ready to “give all the game you gave me to the next generation of young players who dare to be great. Thank you. It’s been real.”
That’s a powerful message, passing the torch to the next wave of talent. As our Hawks, led by Head Coach Mike Macdonald, charge into the regular season with Sam Darnold slinging it and Jaxon Smith-Njigba ready to explode, it’s on them to carry that torch. Here’s to the next generation showing us what they’ve got, inspired by players like Gaskin. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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