Former Dolphins and Cardinals Running Back Kenyan Drake Announces Retirement: A Look Back at His NFL Career

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Drake played in the NFL for eight seasons with various teams including Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers.
Drake was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft from Alabama.
His most memorable moment came when he scored the winning touchdown against New England Patriots in 'Miami Miracle' on December 9, 2018.
In his career, Drake rushed for 3,866 yards and 33 touchdowns on 869 carries. He also caught 218 passes for 1,655 yards and eight touchdowns in total.
Kenyan Drake, a former NFL running back, announced his retirement on July 19, 2024.
Former Dolphins and Cardinals Running Back Kenyan Drake Announces Retirement: A Look Back at His NFL Career

Former NFL running back Kenyan Drake, who spent eight seasons in the league with various teams including the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals, announced his retirement on July 19, 2024. Drake was drafted by the Dolphins in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. During his time with Miami, he became a key player for both special teams and the rushing attack. His most memorable moment came on December 9, 2018, when he took a lateral to score the winning touchdown against the New England Patriots in what became known as the 'Miami Miracle'. In 2019, Drake was traded to the Cardinals and had a career-high season with 955 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. After his success with Arizona, he signed a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders but was released after one year. In the 2023 NFL season, Drake played for four teams: Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers. He made just three appearances and had limited playing time.

Drake's retirement marks the end of a career that saw him rush for 3,866 yards and 33 touchdowns on 869 carries in the regular season. He also caught 218 passes for 1,655 yards and eight touchdowns. In total, Drake played in 104 NFL regular-season games.

Sources: ESPN, Bleacher Report, NFL.com



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