Getty Former New York Giants wide receiver/returner Richie James is calling it a career. Just a few years ago, in 2022, wide receiver/returner Richie James was a pretty key contributor for the New York Giants . On July 18, just before the start of NFL training camp around the league, James announced his official retirement from professional football. It took time but i have come to realize i am Retired from the NFL. 7th round out of MTSU. I feel like i was just a ball player to last that long.