San Francisco 49ers running back Marcus Lattimore is retiring from football after struggling to return from multiple knee injuries.
#49ers announce RB Marcus Lattimore plans to retire.
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) November 5, 2014
Marcus Lattimore: "Unfortunately, getting my knee fully back to the level the NFL demands has proven to be insurmountable." #49ers
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) November 5, 2014
This is a said situation. Before the injuries Lattimore was a first round talent and after suffering two season ending injuries in consecutive seasons at South Carolina he was unable to get back to where he wanted to be physically. Everyone was pulling for this kid to make it , it’s very unfortunate we will never get to see pre-injury Marcus Lattimore play a down in the NFL.
Here is Lattimore’s statement on his decision to retire from the NF: