Vince Young decides to retire

Quarterback Vince Young, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2011, has decided to retire, reports ESPN.

"I'm retired," Young told the radio station KXAN in Austin, Texas. "Unless we get a great opportunity, something guaranteed ... I've already started moving forward. ... It's definitely official, I think, in my book."

Young, who didn't play in the NFL this past season after being cut by the Packers in the preseason, participated in the Browns' three-day minicamp before signing with the team May 1. The team signed veteran quarterback Tyler Thigpen on the same day and released Young four days after drafting Johnny Manziel.

The No. 3 overall pick in 2006 by the Titans, Young earned Rookie of the Year honors and made the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2009 while starting for the Titans. He was released in 2011 after a falling out with coach Jeff Fisher.

In parts of six seasons with the Titans and Eagles, Young threw for 8,964 yards and 46 touchdowns.

Young will now go to work for his alma mater, the University of Texas. He told the Houston Chronicle in April he would accept a job as an ambassador for the university whenever he decided to retire.