DeMarco Murray has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. The former running back took to ESPN's NFL Live to make his decision official.

This Just In: Former Offensive Player of the Year DeMarco Murray is retiring from football at the age of 30. pic.twitter.com/4S9tDP8C7r — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 13, 2018

Fans received a major hint about Murray's future on Thursday when Murray posted a photo of himself in front of an ESPN sign to his Instagram story. He is dressed for an on-camera appearance in the photo and included a "Stay tuned" caption. Since the 30-year-old veteran remains unsigned, it's possible that this post is hinting at an early retirement and a new position in media with ESPN. See the photo Murray posted to his Instagram below.

Retirement is a bit of a stunning change of direction for Murray, since he recently told ESPN's Adam Schefter that he wanted to sign with a new team by the start of training camp later this month. In the interview, Murray said multiple teams are interested in his services and his ultimate decision would come down to the opportunity to put a ring on his finger.

"I’ve had a lot of discussions with four or five teams that I feel will be a great fit for me," Murray said, via Pro Football Talk. "It’s all about being transparent and, for me, I’m not looking to lead the league in rushing yards. Obviously I would work and do everything to give me the opportunity to do that, but it’s all about having an opportunity to get to the playoffs and have an opportunity to win a championship."

It's possible that the "four or five" teams Murray describes as good fits do not have good odds to make it to the Super Bowl. Therefore, a foray into television may be a more appealing option for the former NFL rushing champion.

Murray played for the Tennessee Titans last season, amassing 659 yards and six touchdowns on 184 carries in 15 starts. He also caught 39 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown. Although he was a Pro Bowler for them the year before, the Titans decided to release Murray and move forward with third-year pro Derrick Henry as their featured back for the 2018 season.

Murray, who played college football at Oklahoma, was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a breakout season in 2013, when he eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time and made the Pro Bowl. A year later, he led the entire NFL with 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground. He was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for his efforts.

After starring behind the Cowboys offensive line, Murray spent a year with the Philadelphia Eagles under former head coach Chip Kelly. Murray experienced an immediate drop-off in production in Kelly's scheme and finished the season with only 702 rushing yards. He left the team after just one year and signed with the Titans.

In seven NFL seasons, Murray has racked up an impressive 9,339 yards from scrimmage and 55 total touchdowns.