After not being selected in this year’s NFL Draft, the Redskins as an undrafted free agent in early May. A couple of weeks later, the former Washington State quarterback did not show up for Washington’s rookie mini-camp, which began on Friday, reportedly because he decided to retire.
As @TarikCSN pointed out, QB Connor Halliday is not at Redskins park for the minicamp. Was told that, For now, appears done with football
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 15, 2015
Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said on Saturday he has not had the opportunity to speak with Halliday regarding his decision, but indicated personal reasons may be among the reasons.
“I can’t speak for the decision that he made,” Gruden said, according to the Washington Post. “He just chose to jump on a plane and head to the house. Haven’t had a chance to talk with him yet. He just left me a voice message. I’m sure he had personal reasons behind it.”
In 2014, Halliday set an FBS single-game record by passing for 734 yards against the Cal Golden Bears.
