John Kuhn has called it a career and he wants to be remembered for his time with the Green Bay Packers. On Wednesday, the team announced Kuhn will retire as a Packer after playing with the team from 2007-15. He spent his last two NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints.

“John was a terrific football player and tremendous teammate who contributed to many years of success for the Packers,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said in a press release. “He was a true professional whose work ethic and leadership set a great example both on the field and in the locker room. We want to thank John and his family for all they did for the Packers and in the community as well as wish them nothing but the best.”

Kuhn originally started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Shippensburg (Pa.) University, spending time on the Steelers’ practice squad (2005) and active roster (nine games played in 2006) before being claimed off waivers by the Packers in 2007. During his nine years with the Packers, he played in 139 regular-season games with 32 starts as well as 15 postseason contests with five starts. Kuhn played in the second most regular-season games in team history among running backs/fullbacks behind only FB William Henderson (188).

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The popular fullback blocked for 1,000-yard rusher four times (Ryan Grant in 2008-09 and Eddie Lacy in 2013-14). As a ball carrier, Kuhn rushed for 601 yards on 196 attempts (3.1 avg.) with 15 touchdowns. He also recorded 81 receptions for 557 yards (6.9 avg.) and eight TDs in his career with the Packers. In the postseason, Kuhn rushed for four TDs (tied for No. 2 in franchise history) and caught three TDs, giving him the second-most postseason TDs (seven) in the history of the Packers.

Once Kuhn's contract was up after the 2015 season, he signed with the Saints and played there for two seasons. In his 18 games with the Saints, Kuhn recorded 39 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries. Kuhn also had 16 receptions for 70 yards and one score.

When he left Green Bay for New Orleans, Khun wrote a letter to Packers fans to say goodbye and thank you.

"I wanted to make sure every Packer fan knows how important my time in Green Bay was to me and my family," Kuhn wrote on Twitter. "My years in Green Bay will always be incredibly special and I will never forget how the fans embraced me from day one. As a small school college player from a tiny town in Pennsylvania, having the opportunity to hear you named chanted by thousands of fans, both at home and on the road, is an experience I will always cherish."

"Nothing will be able to replace my memory over the years, from training camps, incredible wins, Lambeau leaps and out great Super Bowl run. Thanks again Packer Nation. I hope to see you again in the future!"