Why Are Players Retiring From The NFL At A Young Age?

The sport on the grid iron can be dangerous.

Why? Because players can get injured and because of those injuries we’re seeing more players retire at a young age.

Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers retired earlier this year at the age of 28

From 2015 to 2017, the 2013 Luke Kuechly NFL Defensive Player of the Year missed seven games due to concussions. “according to an article written by David Newton .

Luke Kuechly had this to say about why he’s retiring.

'There is only one way to play this game since I was a little kid. - play fast play , play physical play strong, Kuechly said And at this point I don’t know if I am able to do that anymore. That’s the part that is the most difficult. “ the right decision,'' he continued. "I thought about it for a long time. Now is an opportunity to step away with what's going on here.'' according to an article written by David Newton

While others step away for different reasons,

Dallas Cowboys Center Travis Fredrick announced this week that he is stepping away from the game on the grid iron. “according to an article by Todd Archer on espn.com.

Why?

The move came as something of a surprise to the Cowboys, but sources said there had been rumblings that Frederick, who just turned 29, had been contemplating walking away. “according to an article on espn. com by Todd Archer

In his announcement, Frederick made reference to his battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the nervous system, which knocked him off the field in 2018. Frederick lost strength and some motor skills but was cleared to return last year and started 16 games. Numerous times throughout his recovery, Frederick said his goal was to not just return to the game but continue to play at the highest of levels. Frederick said in his statement he considered retirement as he battled GBS, but could not walk away without getting back to football.”according to an article by Todd Archer on espn.com.

It’s disappointing to see players walk away from the game that has been apart of their life for sometime but they have to do whats best for them as well as their well being. My hope is that for players currently in the league is that they take of their bodies the best way they know how so that they can have a long successful career in the NFL!