As the AAFC disbanded after the 1949 season, many Browns players were all-time league leaders at their positions. Motley led in rushing yards, Graham led in passing yards, Groza had the most field goals and Speedie led in receptions and receiving yards. Several players retired after the season, including Saban, who left to start a coaching career, and guard Bob Gaudio, who had been with the team since 1947. Edgar Jones, who had been a mainstay of the Browns' offense in its first four years, also retired after the season because of the shoulder injury he suffered during the season. Another departure was Ara Parseghian, a halfback who suffered a career-ending hip injury.