Tarik Cohen, the former Chicago Bears running back and return specialist, has announced his retirement from football, effectively ending his comeback attempt with the New York Jets. Despite expressing optimism about his health and readiness to play, Cohen's decision came just days after he had previously stated he was looking forward to returning to the field. A standout at North Carolina A&T, Cohen had a promising NFL career but was plagued by injuries, including a torn ACL and Achilles tendon, which sidelined him since the 2020 season. He had signed with the Jets earlier this offseason after a brief stint with the Carolina Panthers. Cohen's retirement marks the end of a career characterized by explosive play, including being named an All-Pro in 2018. The Jets will now look to other options for their return game as they move forward without Cohen.