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Top 10 NFL Player Who Retired With Their Draft Team

Calais Campbell

Arizona Cardinals

Drafted by Cardinals in 2008, played for Jaguars and Ravens, re-signed April 2, 2025, to retire.

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Charles Woodson

Oakland Raiders

Drafted by Raiders in 1998, played for Packers, returned in 2013, retired 2015.

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Fran Tarkenton

Minnesota Vikings

Drafted by Vikings in 1961, played for Giants 1967-71, returned 1972, retired 1978.

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Charles Hayley

San Francisco 49ers

Drafted by 49ers in 1986, played for Cowboys, returned 1999, retired after 2 seasons.

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Jason Taylor

Miami Dolphins

Drafted by Dolphins in 1997, played for Redskins, returned multiple times, retired 2011.

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James Harrison

Pittsburgh Steelers

Drafted by Steelers in 2002, played briefly for Bengals and Patriots, returned, retired with Steelers.

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Deion Branch

New England Patriots

Drafted by Patriots in 2002, played for Seahawks, returned, retired with Patriots.

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Matt Flynn

Green Bay Packers

Drafted by Packers in 2008, played for Seahawks and Raiders, returned 2013, retired with Packers.

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John Riggins

Washington Redskins

Drafted by Redskins in 1971, played for Jets 1971-75, returned 1976, retired 1985.

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Emmitt Smith

Dallas Cowboys

Drafted by Cowboys in 1990, played for Cardinals 2003-04, returned 2004, retired 2005.

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