Jarryd Hayne is giving up his NFL career in a bid to represent Fiji in the Olympic Games Rugby Sevens tournament. USWNT Gear . Hayne was a successful rugby league player in Australia, winning 12 Test caps, before making a move to the United States and joining the San Francisco 49ers as a running back and special teams player.But the 28-year-old could not force himself into a regular role last season, gaining 52 yards on 17 carries, making six catches and returning eight punts in his eight games. He started one game in the absence of injured starter Carlos Hyde. The support and understanding from the 49ers organisation was unbelievable when I let them know about my decision to pursue another dream, said Hayne, whose father is Fijian.The past 12 months with the San Francisco 49ers have been absolutely incredible. I could not have predicted how far I have come as an NFL player.To not only be able to play in a game, but also say that I started a game in the NFL is something that I will remember for a lifetime.I am retiring from the NFL because the Fiji Rugby Sevens team reached out to me about the opportunity to join the team for the upcoming Olympics, and I simply could not pass that chance up. The Olympics has been something I have admired since I was a little boy, and it is an opportunity I feel very similar to me joining the NFL. Also See: NFL Video Rookies guide NFL on Sky Sports Pundits USWNT Shirts . The Earthquakes (6-9-7) were coming off a 5-0 loss at home last Saturday to FC Dallas. Even with the draw, the Sounders (13-7-3) climbed back into a tie for both the Western Conference and overall top spot in MLS. Seattle, West co-leader Real Salt Lake and East leader Sporting Kansas City all have 42 points. USWNT Jerseys 2020 . 5 Trade Deadline is drawing closer and teams will be deciding on whether to buy or sell. https://www.cheapuswnt.com/ . Bryant, who signed a five-year, $34 million contract as a free agent with Cleveland in March, reported symptoms on Monday morning, a team spokesman said.The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $50,000 for violating the leagues media policy. Lynch stepped in front of a camera Friday and spoke for less than 90 seconds. It was his first time taking questions from the media all season, having politely declined every previous time. Lyynchs longest answer was 24 words when asked about the Seahawks focus this week not knowing who their opponent will be. USWNT Store. The Seahawks will host the New Orleans Saints in the divisional playoffs Saturday. Lynch finished the regular season with 1,257 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns. ' ' '