Less than two years after suffering a devastating leg injury against the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller officially called it a career on Tuesday.

The now-former NFL pass catcher formally retired from professional football while releasing a lengthy statement on Instagram upon hanging up his cleats for good this week.

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“To the city of Chicago, my beloved bears fans and NFL fans everywhere,” reads Miller's social media statement. “The time has come to move on from playing the game of football. It has been an incredible journey for myself and my entire family and we can’t thank you enough for your continued support. I would love more than anything to step on Soldier Field one last time but I physically cannot give the game and our fans what they deserve. It’s difficult to find words to express my love and gratitude to every single person that has cheered my name, picked me up and stood strong with me throughout my time in this league. I am forever grateful.
To the McCaskey Family and the entire Bears organization, THANK YOU for changing my life! To my Family, teammates and coaches, I value nothing more than the friendships and love I have gained from this game! I love you all! And to everyone else chasing a dream… never stop, never settle!”

The 34-year-old tight end infamously sustained a severe lower-body injury back in Week 8 of the 2017-18 regular season, a setback that nearly cost him his left leg.