A punter who didn't just kick the ball, he performed As of February 22, 2026, Marquette King has officially closed the book on his professional football career. Just two weeks ago (February 9th), King announced his retirement in the most "Marquette King" way possible: by dropping a song titled "Retirement" on social media. For years, King was the NFL’s most electric specialist, a 6'0" athlete with a cannon for a leg and the dance moves of a backup performer for Usher. After being "blackballed" (his words) from the NFL following a brief stint in Denver in 2018, he became a legend of the spring leagues. He dominated the XFL and UFL, winning a championship with the Arlington Renegades in 2023 and earning All-UFL honors in 2024. He retired stating that if the NFL's "gatekeepers" wouldn't let him back in, he would shut the door himself. Did the NFL's "No Fun League" attitude rob us of a decade of the greatest punting celebrations ever? 👇 #MarquetteKing #RollTide #RaiderNation #Arlingto...