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Hunter Renfrow claps back at retirement rumors

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Derek Hegna | Last updated Mar 7, 2025 12:51 PM ET

In recent Las Vegas Raiders history, Hunter Renfrow is something of a cult hero.

In 2021, the wide receiver came out of nowhere to produce a season for the ages, racking up 103 receptions for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns. Renfrow’s efforts earned him Pro Bowl honors, and he guided the Raiders to their last playoff appearance to date. Unfortunately, he struggled to produce similar numbers after injuries stunted his development, was released by the Raiders in 2023 and spent last season out of football.

However, it appears the rumors of his demise have been greatly exaggerated.

Renfrow is aiming for a return to football after rumors emerged about his retirement.

When an X account by the name of ‘NFL Rumors’ reported that Renfrow announced his official retirement, the wide receiver took the opportunity to set the record straight.

Just when I thought about making a comeback I get hit with this bombshell…… guess I shouldn’t have started working out again 2 months ago lol https://t.co/JTEex3MKKa

— Hunter Renfrow (@renfrowhunter) March 5, 2025

For teams in need of wide receiver depth, Renfrow could make sense as a buy-low option.

Despite a year away from football, it is difficult to imagine Renfrow has lost the traits that made him a capable wide receiver in the league. The Clemson product made his living out of the slot, using his route running finesse to get free from opponents. Renfrow also has a history of returning punts, which will endear him to any team wanting to focus on special teams.

That said, Renfrow faces an uphill battle when it comes to finding an NFL job in 2025.

The receiver crop is flush with talent this season, with free agency and the trade market having options like D.K. Metcalf and Davante Adams suddenly available. Teams can also draft the likes of Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden and Luther Burden to center their passing attacks around. Whether there is any room for Renfrow to return to the NFL is unclear for the moment.

Still, Renfrow has never allowed adversity to stop him before, and these latest rumors are exactly what he needed to regain that spark.

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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