The 10-year NFL veteran who spent his last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers has retired from the league for a specific purpose. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Conley is returning to the University of Georgia to go to film school with the hopes of becoming a film maker.

Veteran wide receiver Chris Conley has decided to retire from the NFL. Conley has played in the league for 10 years, but is now exiting the league to pursue his dream career. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the news on social media.

Veteran NFL wide receiver Chris Conley is leaving the football field to pursue his passion for film. On Saturday, Conley took to Instagram to announce his retirement from the NFL. In his post, he shared a carousel of photos from his decade-long professional career, foreshadowing his next chapter.