Randall Cobb: Begins broadcasting career [Video]

ESPN announced Thursday that Cobb will join SEC Network as a college football studio analyst for the 2024 season.

In his statement in ESPN’s press release, Cobb didn’t specifically say that he has retired from professional football, though his entry into sports broadcasting likely signals that his playing days are over. After joining former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers in New York last offseason, Cobb proceeded to suit up in 11 of 17 games during his lone season with the Jets, tallying five catches for 39 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets. After the 33-year-old slot receiver was a healthy inactive on multiple occasions during the second half of the season and struggled to produce when he suited up, he presumably drew limited interest in free agency this offseason. If Cobb’s playing days are officially done, he’ll wrap up his 13-year NFL …