Percy Harvin wants to play football again.
The former Vikings, Seahawks, Jets and Bills receiver has not appeared in an NFL game since 2016 and unofficially retired for the second time the following year. Now, however, he is hoping to make a comeback, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.
“I thought I was done, but that itch came back,” Harvin told ESPN on Tuesday.
Harvin, 32, battled a handful of injuries and migraines during his eight years in the league. This past August, he underwent hip surgery when doctors found a blockage that may have existed since high school, according to ESPN. Since then, however, Harvin has been training with a former Olympian in hopes of continuing his NFL career. He currently weighs 185 pounds.
“My body is feeling good,” Harvin said. “Mentally I’m better. My family is good. The timing is right.”
A speedy receiver and return man during his prime, Harvin first made a name for himself with the Vikings. He spent the first four years of his career in Minnesota before winning a Super Bowl with Seattle. He was traded to New York midway through the 2014 season in exchange for a conditional pick in 2015. Harvin played eight games for the Jets, catching 29 passes for 350 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for 110 yards and totaled 495 yards on kick returns.
He then went to Buffalo, where he played just seven games over two seasons.
As of now, Harvin, the 2009 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, has received 353 passes, 4,026 yards and 22 touchdowns for his career. He has ran for just under 1,000 yards and has returned more than 4,000 yards.
