Recently there has been an event in the NFL concerning player safety. San Francisco 49ers LB Chris Borland recently retired after a short career consisting of just one season. He had a phenomonal rookie season recording the most tackles and sacks on the 49ers powerhouse defense. He outshined veteran and seven time pro bowler Patrick Willis. He decided to retire due to previous concussions he had sustained earlier in his life. He is just 24 years old and had a bright future ahead of him. "I just honestly want to do whats best for myself. From what I've researched and what I've experienced, I just don't think it's worth the risk." Borland told ESPN's Outside the Lines.
A large part of what influenced his decision to retire was the fact that many players after many years in the league started experiencing depression and other brain injuries due to the physical contact they endured during their years playing the sport. Because of this many players even turned to suicide. Borland didn't want his life to go to this so he decided to end his career short despite having a promising future ahead of him.
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