A.J. Green is a former American professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Green is known for his size, speed, and athleticism, as well as his ability to make acrobatic catches. He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times and has set several franchise records for the Cincinnati Bengals, including most receiving yards in a season and most 100-yard receiving games. Get all of the latest A.J. Green news and stats here!
A.J. Green was born on July 31, 1988, in Summerville, South Carolina, and attended the University of Georgia, where he played college football. Green was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and he quickly established himself as one of the league’s top receivers. He played for the Bengals for ten seasons, from 2011 to 2020, and during that time he was named to the Pro Bowl seven times. He also set several franchise records for the Bengals, including most receiving yards in a season and most 100-yard receiving games.
In March 2021, Green signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. He then re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2022 season and played in 15 games, finishing with 24 receptions, 236 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. In his final career game, he recorded three catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. Green announced his retirement on February 6, 2023, with a total of 10,514 career receiving yards, placing him second in Bengals’ franchise history in all-time receiving yards and touchdowns among numerous other accolades for his contributions to the sport.
