Jets RB shocks NFL with sudden retirement at 24: No warning, no explanation
The New York Jets' depth chart suffered an unexpected blow in the middle of training camp. Just as the team's rebuild appeared to be gaining momentum following Aaron Rodgers' departure, the Green and White were rocked by the retirement of 24-year-old running back Zach Evans.Rodgers exited at the end of the offseason, and Justin Fields' arrival signaled a new era for the Jets. Under head coach Aaron Glenn, the team began training camp with renewed enthusiasm, but Evans' sudden departure may deal a significant hit to locker room morale.Evans joined the Jets last December on a practice squad contract after leaving the Los Angeles Rams. In January, he signed a reserve/future deal worth $960,000. However, his once-promising career came to an abrupt halt this Monday, July 28.Evans calls it quitsThe Jets issued a statement on their website: "The Jets placed […]
