Texas Longhorns all-time leading quarterback Colt McCoy retires from NFL

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Ian Valentino | Last updated Aug 19, 2024 11:22 AM ET

Colt McCoy, who threw for 13,253 yards and 112 touchdowns with the Texas Longhorns, has retired from the NFL after 14 seasons. The two-time Heisman Trophy finalist and All-American defined the Longhorns' football program throughout his four years.

He's still ranked No. 1 in team history in completions, completion rate, yards, touchdowns, and quarterback rating.

Fox Sports' Peter Schrager has reported that McCoy is set to embark on a notable broadcasting career after his 14-year tenure in the NFL came to an end.

After 14 years, Colt McCoy tells me he is retiring from the NFL. One door closes, another opens. McCoy already has a high profile broadcasting job secured, which will be announced later today. Congrats to Colt on an awesome NFL career! @ColtMcCoy
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) August 19, 2024

Drafted in the third round in 2010, McCoy had a distinguished four years at Texas before entering the NFL. In recognition of his collegiate achievements, Texas retired his No. 12 jersey in Oct. 2010.

At the age of 37, McCoy made his last appearance in a regular-season NFL game in 2022 with the Arizona Cardinals.

NBC Sports announced that McCoy will serve as a Big Ten analyst through the 2024 season. His inaugural assignment was the Colorado vs. Nebraska game on Sept. 7.

During the preseason of 2023, McCoy played in two games for Arizona but was released before the regular season began following a summer plagued by elbow problems. Over his NFL career, he played for several teams, including the Cardinals, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, San Francisco 49ers, and Cleveland Browns.

McCoy ended his NFL career with 7,975 yards passing, 34 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions in 56 games.

Texas fans will always remember McCoy for his tremendous poise, accuracy, and leadership.