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HEMPSTEAD, New York (Ticker) - As expected, New York Jets wide receiver Wayne Chrebet is calling it quits.
The team has scheduled a news conference for Friday, when Chrebet will officially announce his retirement.
A series of concussions over the years forced Chrebet to end his 11-year career - all with the Jets. His total of 580 catches ranks second on the club's all-time list behind Don Maynard's 627.
Chrebet suffered at least the seventh concussion of his career, making a six-yard catch in the fourth quarter of a November 6 game against San Diego. Chrebet banged the back of his head on the Giants Stadium turf after being tackled by safety Jerry Wilson. In the locker room after the game, Chrebet needed help taking his jersey and pads off.
As the Jets' third receiver, Chrebet had 15 catches for 153 yards last season.
Chrebet had 50 or more catches in a season seven times, including a career-high 84 in 1996.