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Former Commanders receiver announces immediate retirement from NFL at 26
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Dax Milne , who spent two seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver with the Washington Commanders , announced his immediate retirement from football in a post to his Instagram account April 6.
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Milne played 28 games for the Commanders from 2021-22, catching 15 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown.
"Dear Football, Thank you for giving me so much over the past 20 years," Milne wrote. "The opportunities, the life lessons, the price and reward of hard work, and the chance to meet so many inspiring people. I gave you my heart and soul, my blood, sweat, and tears. But you gave me so much more in return.
"Being drafted and playing in the NFL for 4 years was the pinnacle of my journey. Playing alongside the best players in the world is something I will never take for granted. I hope my story can inspire others just like so many players' examples inspired me growing up."
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Former Commanders lineman Tyler Larsen was among many who responded directly to Milne's post with congratulations.
"Congrats, it was a pleasure to be on the same team with you at the highest level!" Larsen wrote.
After he was released by the Commanders in July 2024, Milne signed with the Las Vegas Raiders one week later.
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The Raiders waived Milne in the preseason, effectively ending his NFL career. In October 2024, Milne signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad, but did not appear in a game over the next two seasons.
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From 2018-20, Milne put his name on the radar at BYU. In three collegiate seasons, Milne caught 101 passes for 1,542 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Milne's efforts earned him a seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Commanders.
"I sign my name to this chapter and look forward to writing the next one with whatever I set out to do — with the same commitment, dedication, and gratitude this great game taught me," he wrote on Instagram.
