Mohamed Sanu Sr. has retired from football. He is 36 years old. He announced his decision on September 19, 2025. Sanu said he is starting a new podcast called Facts Over Stats. He also wants to coach young players. Sanu played wide receiver for more than ten years in the NFL. He is remembered for a famous game on February 5, 2017. That was Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. His team, the Atlanta Falcons, lost to Tom Brady’s New England Patriots after blowing a 28-3 lead. After the game, Sanu blamed Lady Gaga’s halftime show for the collapse.
Mohamed Sanu’s NFL career and retirement plans
Sanu began his professional life in 2012. In the third round, Cincinnati Bengals recruited him. Before ever snagging one himself, that year he threw a 73-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Green. In 2016 he became a Falcons member. He participated in the 2017 Super Bowl and recorded two catches for 25 yards. He was traded to the New England Patriots in 2019. Although he did not win a Super Bowl, he played with Tom Brady.Sanu later joined the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions. His last stop was with the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad in 2022. He did not play in a regular season game there.His career stats include 435 receptions, 4,871 yards, and 29 total touchdowns. On social media, he thanked coaches, teammates, and fans. “After 10+ years in the NFL, my playing chapter is closing,” he wrote. “Grateful for every coach, teammate & fan. Excited to give back through coaching & share the game in a new way with the Facts Over Stats Podcast.”
Mohamed Sanu’s Super Bowl comment about Lady Gaga and Tom Brady
In the 2017 Super Bowl, the Falcons had a big lead. They were up 28-3 in the third quarter. The Patriots came back and won 34-28 in overtime. Tom Brady led that comeback.Also Read: Patrick Mahomes’ Pre-Game Meal Revealed: Why He Always Eats Chicken Sandwiches And FriesMohamed Sanu said the halftime show was too long. He said it broke the team’s rhythm. “Usually halftime is only 15 minutes,” he explained. “But we were off the field for almost an hour. It felt like working out, sitting on the couch, then trying to start again.”The show was performed by Lady Gaga. His words made headlines. Many questioned if the performance truly made a difference. Still, the Falcons’ collapse became one of the most talked about moments in NFL history.