Squirrel White retires just 16 days into his NFL career

Nypost · May 13, 2026 · 319 words · By Erich Richter

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Sixteen days and this undrafted free agent had seen enough of the NFL.

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What happened

Sixteen days and this undrafted free agent had seen enough of the NFL.

Why it matters

Squirrel White, who signed with the Bears after not being picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, promptly retired from football Monday.

Common ground

The former Tennessee and Florida State receiver battled injuries throughout his college career, playing in just 10 games for the Seminoles last season while tallying five catches for 52 yards in his senior season.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “While in Chicago at rookie camp, White was seen walking off with trainers at last Friday’s practice and did not return to the field.”

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Multiple sources (al.com, MARCA) report that White left a practice session with trainers on a Saturday (though the claim says Friday, the event of leaving with trainers and not returning is corroborated) and did not return.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Chicago Tribune and ESPN reported White left the minicamp workout on Saturday with trainers and did not return. For more of al.com’s coverage of the NFL, go to our NFL page.
https://www.al.com/sports/2026/05/former-alabama-high-school…

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web search NEUTRAL — ESPN reporter Courtney Cronin noted that White was seen leaving practice with a trainer during a Saturday session and did not return to the field afterward, leaving teammates and staff without immedia…
https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/chicago-bears/2026/05/12/stunni…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bears Offset Squirrel White’s Exit With 2 WR Signings. White is no longer in the mix for one of the depth roles in the Bears’ 2026 receiving rotation, but the team didn’t waste time adding more bodies…
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/squirrel-white-nf…

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Claim 2: “He followed with a breakout 803-yard campaign and had another strong 70.8 grade, per PFF.”

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No evidence in the provided results confirms the 803-yard campaign or the 70.8 PFF grade.

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web search NEUTRAL — Pro Football Focus (also written as ProFootballFocus, and often referred to by its initials, PFF) is a sports analytics company that focuses on thorough analysis of the National Football League (NFL) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Football_Focus

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web search NEUTRAL — Rising NFL prospect Squirrel White just ended his professional football career days after it started. The former Tennessee and Florida State wide receiver went from Chicago Bears undrafted rookie to a…
https://www.distractify.com/p/squirrel-white-net-worth

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web search NEUTRAL — Meet Squirrel White, new Bears WR. Squirrel White is a wide receiver out of Florida State. He's 5-foot-9, 177 pounds, and has plenty of experience in college.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/chicago-bears/news/bears…

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Claim 3: “Squirrel White, who signed with the Bears after not being picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, promptly retired from football Monday.”

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Multiple independent sources (Chicago Sun-Times, and other web results) confirm Squirrel White signed as an undrafted free agent with the Bears and was placed on the reserve/retired list on Monday, just a few days after signing.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rookie Squirrel White retired just four days after the Florida State receiver signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent. He left practice early Saturday. Miller, from Barrington, and Rhattigan,…
https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/05/11/bears-sign-fou…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chicago Bears undrafted free-agent signing Squirrel White is hanging up his cleats three days after signing with the team. The Bears placed him on the reserve-retired list Monday.
https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/chicago-bears-udfa-retires…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Chicago Bears announced four signings on Monday, two of which came at the wide receiver position. In addition, undrafted rookie wide receiver Squirrel White was placed on the reserve/retired list.…
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-depth-chart/…

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Claim 4: “The former Tennessee and Florida State receiver battled injuries throughout his college career, playing in just 10 games for the Seminoles last season while tallying five catches for 52 yards in his senior season.”

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Two independent sources confirm he played for Tennessee, transferred to Florida State for his senior year, appeared in 10 games, and had 5 catches for 52 yards.

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web search NEUTRAL — Tennessee wide receiver No. 10 Squirrel White. Photo by Tennessee Athletics.After three years with the Vols, he transferred to Florida State for his senior year. With the Seminoles, White appeared in …
https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/05/11/former-tennessee-…

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web search NEUTRAL — He transferred to Florida State ahead of the 2025 season and played in 10 games for the Seminoles, where he caught five passes for 52 yards.
https://www.shigjeta.net/why-did-bears-wide-receiver-squirre…

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web search NEUTRAL — Squirrel White is a wide receiver out of Florida State. He's 5-foot-9, 177 pounds, and has plenty of experience in college. "Played in 48 games past four seasons at Tennessee (2022-24) and Florida Sta…
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/chicago-bears/news/bears…

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Claim 5: “White battled multiple ailments during his career in Tennessee as well, including a PCL sprain that hampered him through the end of his college career.”

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The provided search results for this claim are irrelevant, discussing actual squirrels (animals) rather than the athlete Squirrel White.

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web search NEUTRAL — The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels (including chipmunks and prairie dogs, among others), and flying squirrels. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squirrel

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web search NEUTRAL — These mammals, distinguished by their long bushy tail, occupy a wide range of habitats throughout the world. Most species of squirrels are hunted for food, but some tropical species are kept as pets, …
https://www.animalspot.net/squirrel

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web search NEUTRAL — May 16, 2025 · Known for their bushy tails and nimble movements, these creatures come in a wide variety of species. This article introduces you to 49 different types of squirrels, highlighting their u…
https://ownyardlife.com/49-types-of-squirrels-with-pictures-…

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Claim 6: “White had a strong 79 grade, according to Pro Football Focus, after his freshman season, when he logged 481 receiving yards and two touchdowns.”

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While PFF is mentioned as a company, no evidence in the provided results confirms the specific grade of 79 or the 481 yards/two touchdowns for his freshman season.

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web search NEUTRAL — White was set to begin his pro career after rounding out his college tenure this past season. After three years with the Vols, he transferred to Florida State for his senior year. With the Seminoles, …
https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/05/11/former-tennessee-…

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web search NEUTRAL — In his lone season in Washington, he had 727 receiving yards and five touchdowns, while receiving 99 targets. He also had 433 snaps in the slot, per Pro Football Focus. Washington needs someone who ca…
https://riggosrag.com/commanders-rookie-may-solve-problem-ad…

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Claim 7: “He was an intriguing prospect in the undrafted free-agent pool, with blazing 4.28 40-yard dash speed, though he was undersized at 5-foot-9 and 177 pounds.”

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One source confirms his height (5-foot-9) and weight (177 pounds), but the search results for the 4.28 40-yard dash are irrelevant (discussing other players or TikToks). Only the original claim's context provides the specific speed, which is not corroborated by the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other…
https://www.quora.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Speed ran a 4.4 second 40 yard dash wearing foam runners #ishowspeed #fyp #viral @IShowSpeed.What is the significance of the 440 yard dash in track and field? TikTok video from Golf Ball Wayne (@golf.…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/440-yard-dash-track

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web search NEUTRAL — White finished third among the contestants with an incredible 4.37-second result, a better result than his 40-yard-dash at the 2019 NFL Combine. Then, White ran a 4.42 at 6-foot, 237 pounds, which the…
https://www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers/onsi/news/tampa-bay-buccan…

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Claim 8: “The same can be said for Dolphins running back Le’Veon Moss, who has been placed on the reserve/retired list after signing with Miami as an undrafted free agent.”

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No evidence was found after searching for this claim regarding Le'Veon Moss.

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Claim 9: “White, who announced he was entering the NFL draft in January, was viewed as a long shot to make the Bears’ roster entering camp.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found after searching for this claim.

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Claim 10: “He was not invited to the NFL Combine.”

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The provided search results for this claim are irrelevant, discussing actual squirrels (animals) rather than the athlete's NFL Combine status.

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.