Jordy Nelson announces official decision to retire with Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Former Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson, who played 10 seasons in Green Bay, has announced his decision to retire with the Packers. 

The announcement was made Sunday. 

Nelson, who was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 36 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, played in 136 regular-season games with 88 starts during his 10 seasons with Green Bay.

Nelson finished his career playing one season (2018) with the Oakland Raiders, where he appeared in 15 games with 14 starts and recorded 63 receptions for 739 yards (11.7 avg.) and three TDs.

Nelson will talk more about his decision on August 6.



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