PLAYOFF LEGEND Quarterback Blake Bortles Has Retired...

He made the announcement during a recent appearance on the Pardon My Take Podcast, and he retires with a NFL playoff record.

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NFL reporter Field Yates: "Bortles finishes his NFL career tied for the best playoff win percentage at home (1.000) and the 4th most rushing yards per attempt(6.2) in NFL history (minimum 250 carries)."

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Bortles led team (JAGUARS) to the AFC Championship Game after finishing the season 10-6 under head coach Doug Marrone in 2017.

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Through the 2017 playoffs, Bortles had 594 passing yards, 121 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions.

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Bortles retires having spent five seasons as the starter for the Jaguars

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In the podcast, Bortles said that he hasn't "touched a football since January," and officially retired earlier this year, chooses not to tell anyone.

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Someone asked Bortles if you would sign a two year deal for $15 million.

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Bortles said: "I mean, I think if somebody were dumb enough to offer that kind of money, then it's kind of hard to pass on."

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However, he also said that "I am pretty set with where I'm at in the decision." So, unless a remarkable offer is tabled, Bortles' time in the NFL is up.

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