Ex Packers Rookie Adrian Coxson has decided to retire from the NFL after just one training camp. According to Coxson he decision to retire came after suffering a Grade 3 concussion during Packers Training Camp. Coxson further explained his decision to the National Football Post.
“I’m retiring because I’m still having symptoms and my health is more important to me than the game of football,” Coxson told National Football Post. It’s been recommended to me by two neurologists and two doctors to retire from football. The next hit to my head could possibly kill me or be life damaging. This last one could be life damaging. It has taken a great toll on me. This concussion was a bad one. A Grade 3 concussion is real serious.”
This has been constant in recent history players deciding to hang up the cleats for their health. For Coxson the possibility that he could be killed without playing a down in the NFL was too much risk. Especially since he suffered this injury in practice and not an actual game.
H/t: Sporting News