CFL star and former Dallas Cowboys star retires: “Beginning and end of an era, and eternally grateful”

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and recent CFL standout Lucky Whitehead has officially announced his retirement from professional football.

Lucky Whitehead’s football career comes to an end

After playing college football at Florida Atlantic, Whitehead got his start in the NFL in 2015, when he joined the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. Whitehead especially shone on special teams and started 30 games through his two seasons in Dallas.

In 2017, he joined the New York Jets, but he was on and off the practice squad and active roster for the whole season, never actually starting in a game for the Jets. He found his place, however, when he joined the Canadian Football League in 2019.

In the CFL, Whitehead joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and was a superstar for the team right off the bat. In his first season, he put up 521 yards for two touchdowns, including a 104-yard kickoff return on special teams.

In 2021, Whitehead signed with the BC Lions. In just 12 games (he had to sit out a few with an injury), he put up 60 receptions for 932 yards and four touchdowns, and was named a CFL All-Star.

Whitehead stayed with the Lions until 2024, when he returned to play for the Blue Bombers again. He played in 10 regular season games, with 14 receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. He played in both postseason games and had the opportunity to win a second championship with the team, but they ended up losing to the Toronto Argonauts in the 111th Grey Cup.

The 32-year-old announced his retirement after the 2024 season, having made a name for himself in Canadian football and leaving a lasting special teams impression in Dallas.

In his announcement on Instagram, Whitehead wrote about his decision and captioned it “Beginning & End of an Era, and Forever Grateful”, adding photos from throughout his career.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who played alongside Whitehead in 2016, left this comment on the post:

“A real One!!!!! Appreciate you brother, first locker mate ✊🏾♥️ congrats on a great career!"

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