NFL News: Former Dolphins teammate of Tua Tagovailoa reveals desire to retire with AFC East rival

Tua Tagovailoa’s Miami Dolphins didn’t have the season they had hoped for last year, and some players from that roster are no longer part of the team. One of them, a talented veteran safety nearing the end of his NFL career, recently revealed his desire to retire from professional football with a major AFC East rival.

Jordan Poyer was part of Mike McDaniel’s squad last season, but he currently remains a free agent. While his future destination is still uncertain, the former Oregon State standout has expressed a strong desire to finish his career with the Buffalo Bills, reuniting with Josh Allen in what he hopes will be a fitting end to his journey.

“I love the game, you know? I’m in a place right now where I played 12 years, extremely thankful and blessed to have played the game for such a long time,” Poyer said on Good Morning Football. “Last year was an extremely tough year on so many levels. Our team wasn’t very good. I didn’t play as well as I wanted to play. It was just a really tough year.

“Obviously, transitioning from Buffalo to Miami, cultures being different, systems being different, it just didn’t work out the way that anybody had hoped. But at the same time, I’m thankful for it all, thankful for all the moments, all the friendships. Would I like to play again? Absolutely. Whatever that looks like. … It’d be dope, it’d be ideal to have a fantasy ending and be able to retire a Bill, but who knows? I’m just being an open book right now, really enjoying life for what it is.”

Jordan Poyer #21 and Josh Allen #17 both of the Buffalo Bills high five at the end of the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Highmark Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

Jordan Poyer’s long NFL journey

Jordan Poyer’s NFL journey began back in 2013 when he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 218th overall pick in the seventh round of the draft. Although his time in Philly lasted just one season, it marked the beginning of a successful career for the veteran safety.

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With significant stints at both the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills, Poyer expressed his gratitude for every stop along the way, sharing a heartfelt message through the media.

“Extremely thankful for the Bills organization, Philadelphia organization, Cleveland, Miami, but in particular, Buffalo,” he stated. “That’s my home. My heart is always going to be there. I’m always thankful for all the moments that I had there, all the teammates, all the cool people, like (GMFB guest host) Mitch [Morse], that I met out there. I’m just playing it by ear right now, but would I love to play? Absolutely.”