Notes: Former Lions wide receiver announces retirement after 7 seasons
WR DJ Chark spent the one season as a Detroit Lion in 2022.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: DJ Chark #4 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark has announced his retirement from the NFL after seven seasons. Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell signed the 29-year-old in their first season in the Motor City to a one-year, $10 million deal.
The Lions had hoped he would give the team a true deep-ball threat, and potentially become the No. 1 outside receiver. However, an ankle injury sidelined him for six games.
He tallied 30 catches, 502 yards, and three touchdowns in 11 games with a 69. 6 PFF grade. He spent only the 2022 season with the Lions, signing with the Carolina Panthers the following year, and finishing with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024.
The Atlanta Falcons released him last August. View this post on Instagram Here’s what he wrote in his retirement post on Instagram in full: “After much contemplation, I have decided to share a proper farewell as I navigate retirement. My journey began at the age of 7 when I signed up for football, unaware of the profound impact it would have on my life.