The Buffalo Bills experienced a devastating defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, but that wasn’t the only blow for the team in recent weeks. On Monday night, star safety Micah Hyde announced his retirement from professional football on social media. His decision comes just days before the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. In his Instagram post, Hyde expressed gratitude: “So much LOVE and way too many THANKS! From Fostoria to Iowa City to Green Bay to Buffalo, the goal was to leave an impact. That was one helluva dream. On to the next. MH.”
The Bills responded with a heartfelt message, thanking the veteran player for his contributions. “Thank you, Micah!!” they wrote.
Hyde had re-signed with the Bills in December after spending much of the season as a free agent. Reflecting on his return, Hyde shared, “We’ve always connected with this place. To see the reaction that people have with us signing back here is truly amazing. I think it’s an indication of how my family, the foundation (Imagine for Youth), everything has given back to this community, and we’ll continue to do that.”
Bills GM Brandon Beane expressed how much the team appreciated Hyde’s presence in the locker room. “Who better than Micah Hyde to have in your building?” he said. “The most positive guy, team-first and selfless… I said, ‘Micah, what about you just coming in here, being on the practice squad and pouring into the group?’ We know what we expect, and you know what our locker room is. Everyone would welcome him with open arms. To see the smiles on the faces when he came back in here.”
Hyde departs the NFL as a two-time second-team All-Pro player, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
