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Former Buffalo Bills star safety Micah Hyde is walking away from the game after an 11-yer career in the pros.

In an Instagram post, Micah Hyde announced that he was retiring from football, writing, “So much LOVE and way too many THANKS!.” The Bills paid tribute to Hyde by sharing a video montage of his highlights in Buffalo:

Hyde was drafted in the fifth round (159th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in 2013. He emerged as a star on their defense and helped the Cheeseheads to NFC Championship Game appearances in 2014 and 2016 before leaving for Buffalo in 2017.

Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer formed one of the league’s best safety duos upon uniting in Orchard Park in 2017. Hyde earned his lone Pro Bowl selection in 2017 and was a two-time Second-team All-Pro.

Hyde helped Buffalo end an 18-year playoff drought in the 2017 season and played a significant role in them winning five straight AFC East division crowns (2020 to 2024). The Bills emerged as an AFC juggernaut after being mired in mediocrity for two years, going as far as the AFC Championship Game in 2020 and 2024.

Micah Hyde’s Career Stats

The 34-year-old Hyde retires with 24 career interceptions, 66 pass breakups, five forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and five sacks. His best statistical season was 2017, where he tallied five interceptions, 13 pass breakups and 82 combined tackles.