FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick waves to fans before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 3, 2022, that he informed former teammates of his intention to retire a day earlier. Former Bills running back Fred Jackson first announced the news of Fitzpatrick’s retirement on his Twitter account by posting an image and message from his former Buffalo teammate. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

FILE - Buffalo Bills' Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) greets young fans before the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 3, 2022, that he informed former teammates of his intention to retire a day earlier. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

FILE - A Buffalo Bills fans holds up a sign in support of Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 3, 2022, that he informed former teammates of his intention to retire a day earlier. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

FILE - Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford, left, celebrates with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 3, 2022, that he informed former teammates of his intention to retire a day earlier. Former Bills running back Fred Jackson first announced the news of Fitzpatrick’s retirement on his Twitter account by posting an image and message from his former Buffalo teammate. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick attends an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Ashburn, Va. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 3, 2022, that he informed former teammates of his intention to retire a day earlier. Former Bills running back Fred Jackson first announced the news of Fitzpatrick’s retirement on his Twitter account by posting an image and message from his former Buffalo teammate. The 39-year-old Fitzpatrick’s career ends after a brief stint in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)