You want to live to your fifties and sixties and still walk with then this is a wise decision. All that hitting takes a hard toll. Lord bless him in this decision. It’s probably best.
He made millions and his name carries star brand power... what does he need to play any longer for?
Good for him.
What a loss! Well the league pretends it cares about concussions but they are full of shiff. They’d rather protect thug,below average linemen than uber-talented QBs like Carson Wentz. That was an absolutely evil dispicable coverup of a clear cut attempt to deliver a concussion on live television. Not a peep!
This is the beginning of the trend in NFL. Players will not stay in the sport beyond 30.
It’s a sad thing; he’ll probably have to live in a van by the river the rest of his life, scrounging for enough money to feed himself. No medical benefits—he probably won’t make it to 30.
Haven’t paid much attention to the NFL for a couple of years now. But FWIW, this is likely a wise decision. If I had kids of high school age, I don’t think I’d let them play football. Once upon a time my opinions were different and I initially treated the reports of serious health risks rather dismissively. Unfortunately the evidence has just been piling up and I am obliged to admit I was wrong. The game really is much more dangerous than most of us realized.
I sure wish I had felt that way about any of the jobs I did in my career. I don't think I ever said that a single time. Gotta hand it to people to are in love with what they do for a living. Too bad it ends before age 30 for so many of them.
Concussions, and the younger players can now see what happens to older players who’ve absorbed too many blows to the head. Smart move by Kuechly. I love watching the game, NFL and NCAA, but no one owes their health to entertain me.
Great player, and sounds like a great guy.
But he definitely suffered quite a number of concussions.
He realizes that all the money in the world isn’t going to help when he has to eat soup through a straw at 60. Good on him.
Nobody ever said you had to sacrifice your body for however many years. I fully get these guys, think they have the right idea.
St. X grad, NFL All-Pro Kuechly finishes college degree
Good call, Mr. Kuechly, and very best wishes for your future!
Oh Nooooo!
LUUUUUKE!
Aw, man!
Do what you gotta do and good luck in your future.
I will still wear your jersey with pride. You played the game like it should be played. Thanks for showing the way.
One of his concussions had him out for 6 games. Time to hang up his cleats before his brains become mush.