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NFL News / Dolphins Talk / August 15, 2025
Matt Breida Declines Workout with Dolphins, Set to Retire from NFL Following 7 Seasons
Matt Breida Declines Workout with Dolphins, Set to Retire from NFL Following 7 Seasons ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler was informed Thursday that the plan is for
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15, 2025
Former 1,000-yard RB retiring from NFL at age 30
A veteran NFL running back is ready to go fishing at the ripe age of 30. Matt Breida intends to retire from the NFL after seven career seasons, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported on Thursday.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / August 14, 2025
Former Dolphins Running Back Retires After Turning Down Workout
A former Miami Dolphins running back is calling it a career. Matt Breida, who spent one season with the Dolphins in 2020, is retiring, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Thursday.
The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14, 2025
Ex-49ers, Giants running back makes retirement move
After seven years in the NFL, followed by a one-year hiatus, Matt Breida is officially retiring. The Georgia Southern alum entered the league as an undrafted running back with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, but most recently was a member of the New York Giants.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14, 2025
Veteran RB announces retirement from NFL
Matt Breida‘s NFL career has come to an end.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26, 2024
49ers release former starting running back amid roster cuts
The San Francisco 49ers continue to make moves ahead of the 2024 NFL season, as they released former starting running back Matt Breida. Breida fell through
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / August 26, 2024
Matt Breida, Ke'Shawn Vaughn in first wave of 49ers cuts 
Veteran running backs Matt Breida and Ke'Shawn Vaughn are among the first set of cuts announced by the 49ers. Breida played for the 49ers from 2017-2019 and returned to the team earlier this month.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26, 2024
49ers Cut Five Players
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have cut five players, including: RB Matt Breida RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn P Pressley Harvin III OL Lewis Kidd WR
New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / August 26, 2024
The biggest reason the Saints lost one of their preseason games could help them win games that actually count
The New Orleans Saints went 1-2 in their three preseason games of 2024. In their second matchup, San Francisco 49ers depth running back Matt Breida had a nice game.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26, 2024
49ers to release RB Matt Breida
Breida began his career in San Francisco, averaging five yards per carry and scoring 10 total touchdowns from 2017-2019.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / August 6, 2024
Familiar face returns to 49ers training camp with new number
While most of the attention is on a potential trade for Brandon Aiyuk, the San Francisco 49ers have been busy with other transactions. On Monday, the 49ers brought back a familiar face to training camp.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 6, 2024
49ers officially announce Matt Breida signing; place Malik Turner on IR
The San Francisco 49ers officially announced they have signed running back Matt Breida to a one-year deal, a move that was first reported on Monday. Breida took part in this morning's practice with the team, wearing 28 as his jersey number.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 5, 2024
A familiar face returns: 49ers signing RB Matt Breida
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the 49ers are signing Matt Breida. The running back began his NFL career in the Bay Area when San Francisco signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 22, 2024
Giants 2024 UFA Primer: RB Matt Breida
Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 190 lbs. Age: 28 NFL Exp.: 7 Years College: Georgia Southern For the second straight offseason, the New York Giants have lingering questions in the running back position as Saquon Barkley’s future with the franchise hangs in the balance of the free agent market.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2, 2023
NFL 'MNF' Week 4: Best bets and preview for Giants vs. Seahawks
YB's Jack Dougherty breaks down the "Monday Night Football" matchup between the New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks. Jack takes a look at the Week 4 finale and shares his best bets.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20, 2023
'TNF' preview: Danger warnings flashing in red and gold for Giants
In a game that could get out of hand, the New York Giants will play at San Francisco on "Thursday Night Football."
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 19, 2023
Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds
Here are the top waiver-wire adds for Week 3.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 19, 2023
Ex-1,000-yard rusher among five potential Saquon Barkley replacements for Giants
With Saquon Barkley expected to miss three weeks with a sprained ankle, here are five running backs Big Blue could turn to in Barkley's absence.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2023
Giants' Matt Breida shares harsh reality for Saquon Barkley, running backs
New York Giants backup running back Matt Breida shared a harsh reality for teammate Saquon Barkley and other ball-carriers around the NFL regarding how teams value the position in the modern pass-heavy league. "It’s so tough," Breida told reporters about the overall situation, per Bob Brookover of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 27, 2022
King of Props: White knight
After failing to lead a touchdown drive in Sunday’s embarrassing loss to Carolina, seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady may be questioning his decision to return for a 23rd season. But there's no questioning the King of Props' pick for Thursday Night Football.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2022
Giants sign RB Matt Breida amid Saquon Barkley trade rumors
Breida spent the 2021 season with the Buffalo Bills, where he played under current Giants head coach and former Buffalo offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / December 4, 2020
Dolphins place RB Matt Breida on reserve/COVID-19 list
The Dolphins confirmed that they've placed Matt Breida on the reserve/COVID-19 list shortly after news went public that the running back missed Friday's practice due to an undisclosed illness.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / November 6, 2020
Dolphins RB Matt Breida out for Cardinals game with hamstring injury
Miami ruled Matt Breida out for Sunday with a hamstring injury. Breida was set to enter the weekend as the team's top available ball-carrier with 128 yards on 37 attempts this season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 27, 2020
Mad skills: Top 10 offensive players in Super Bowl
There is no bigger wild card in the Super Bowl than 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller writes. Where does he fall among the best offensive players in Sunday's game?
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 23, 2019
Week 17 NFL mismatches: Why Niners, Titans, Eagles may roll
In his weekly mismatches column, Michael Nania explores major issues playoff teams Seattle and Houston will face in the final weekend of the season.
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