Bills, Raiders and Bears QB announces retirement at 32 and he’s already got new job in NFL

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Nathan Peterman has decided to move on from playing in the NFL.However, the 32-year-old quarterback isn’t turning his back on football entirely.Quarterback Peterman isn’t quite done with the NFL just yet, despite retiringGettyPeterman, who was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2017 and had stints with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons, is reportedly set to become an agent.Nathan Peterman quits NFL to become an agentAccording to Sports Business Journal, agency Range Sports is working with Peterman to turn him from client into agent.“Peterman will focus on talent identification and recruiting, NIL representation and, pending certification, NFL player representation. He is expected to become a certified NFL agent in the coming months. He will be based out of Jacksonville and report to Strongin,” it writes.Peterman played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers following a stint with the Tennessee Volunteers.He was a starter in his senior year in Pittsburgh, throwing for 2,855 yards with 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions as the Panthers finished with an 8–5 record which included a win over the eventual National Champion Clemson Tigers.In 2016, Peterman was one of 15 collegiate quarterbacks who participated at the NFL Scouting Combine.The Bills subsequently selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft — the eight quarterback selected.Peterman’s career in Buffalo never took off, and he is best remembered for his interceptions.He threw five interceptions during the first half of his starting debut and posted a 0.0 passer rating in the 2018 season opener. His 11 interceptions between 2017 and 2018 are the most for a quarterback with fewer than 100 passing attempts.Peterman spent 2018-2021 with the Raiders and then 2022-23 with the Bears, both in backup rolls. Peterman was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2017 but failed to make an impactGettyPeterman bounced around the league for the Bears, Raiders, Saints, and FalconsGettyHe then went from practice squad to practice squad, but failed to make an impact, and has not played since 2024.Peterman isn’t the only former NFL quarterback to retire in recent weeks.Last month, former Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks QB Jaren Hall announced his decision to hang up his cleats.Hall, who entered the league as a fifth-round draft pick in 2023 following an accomplished college career with BYU, noted that his ‘heart is full’ as he closed the football chapter of his life.Meanwhile, ex-Bears and New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams also called time on his career at 28 after following a financial precedent set by Rob Gronkowski.“At 5 years old I said ill be in the NFL. You accomplished your dream J. Now it’s time to help others accomplish theirs,” Williams posted on Instagram.“Thank You God for blessing me with this ability. And thank you football for changing my life forever.“Now the same dream I once chased and accomplished… It’s time to impact the game by helping others accomplish theirs.“Excited for this next chapter Forever grateful for the journey ”.Stay up to date on all things NFL across our talkSPORT platforms – subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest news, opinion, exclusive interviews and our daily unfiltered, unscripted show ‘The S* Word, from 8am ET.