Former Minnesota Vikings running back Myles Gaskin is hanging up his cleats.
At just 29 years old, Gaskin has decided to walk away, fresh off a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. The Vikings were just another of his several stops en route to the game’s ultimate prize, apparently leaving Gaskin fulfilled.
It is a surprising development for the former Washington Huskies star and, for a brief time at least, Vikings playmaker.
Ex-Vikings RB Myles Gaskin Announces Retirement
GettyMyles Gaskin is calling it a career.
Gaskin played in seven games for the Vikings across two seasons, finishing with three carries for a loss of 1 yard and one reception for 11 yards.
He announced his decision on social media as training camps around the league roll on.
“Thank you, God; you have allowed me to live my childhood’s greatest dream, which was to play the game I loved at the highest level. You have allowed it for seven years as a professional, four years in the greatest setting in college football as a Dawg at the University of Washington. Before that, at O’Dea High School… and before that as a Richmond Bulldog,” Gaskin posted on Instagram on August 19. “Thank you to all those who showed love and support both on and off the field.
“Football… there will never be enough words to explain how I feel about you, so I won’t even try. What I will do is give all the game you gave me to the next generation of young players who dare to be great.”
Gaskin signed off, “Thank you. It’s been real. #MMFG #FFF – Faith, Family, Football. All Glory to [God].”
The Miami Dolphins drafted Gaskin in the seventh round with the 235th pick in 2019.
For his career, he has 1,360 yards and 7 TDs on 367 carries, adding 712 yards and 6 scores on 102 catches. He has also contributed on special teams, including being sparingly deployed as a returner.
Former Teammates React to Myles Gaskin’s Announcement
GettyMyles Gaskin’s former Vikings teammates turned out amid his career news.
Several of Gaskin’s former teammates replied to his post, including a number of current and former Vikings players.
“Congrats my guy!” ex-RB Cam Akers said, sentiments echoed by current outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. Former Vikings QB Sam Darnold, Gaskin’s teammate on the Seahawks, said, “Baller! Congrats.”
“My brudda congrats [love you hand gesture emoji],” current Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy said.
“Congrats on everything you’ve accomplished brudda!!” former Vikings back Alexander Mattison said. “I’m glad to have been able to share some time living out our dreams together! Blessings!”
“My brotha!” former Vikings fullback C.J. Ham, who announced his retirement this offseason, posted. “One of the realest I know! You should be proud G, we all proud wit you!”
The Vikings echoed Ham’s purple and black heart emojis.
“Proud of you family!!!” former Vikings safety Camryn Bynum, now of the Indianapolis Colts, said, adding, “A great teammate and several emojis.
“Congratulations, Gas [praying hands emoji],” Vikings back Zavier Scott posted. “It was an honor sharing the field w you.”
The outpouring of support shows how impactful Gaskin was as a teammate during his career.
Former Vikings Running Back Announces Major Career Decision