Jugador novato de NFL se retira por conmociones

El linebacker de los Bills de Buffalo, AJ Tarpley, ha anunciado su retiro de la NFL a la edad de 23 años debido a conmociones que sufrió en su única campaña en el profesionalismo.Tarpley continua con una reciente tendencia de jugadores que se retiran temprando al estar preocupado por su salud a largo plazo.

The only thing comforting about not knowing this play would be the last of my career, is knowing that I never took a second for granted. After months of introspection, I am retiring from football. I suffered the 3rd and 4th concussions of my career this past season and I am walking away from the game I love to preserve my future health. This decision is the hardest I've made yet but after much research and contemplation I believe it's what is best for me going forward. I'd like to extend my gratitude to everyone that helped me along the way. Thank you to my coaches at Wayzata and Stanford, and to lifelong friends that I was blessed to call teammates. You all molded me into the man I am today. To my family, I'll never be able to repay your unwavering support and love, I just hope that I can continue to show how gracious I am and make you proud. I also want to thank the Buffalo Bills organization, coaches, and teammates for helping me fulfill my lifelong dream in the NFL. Last but not least, I'm proud to be a part of #BillsMafia and playing in front of the best fans in the league is something I won't forget. Thank you God for all that you have blessed me ?. I'm excited for my future.

Una foto publicada por A.J. Tarpley (@ajtarpley) el 6 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 5:21 PDT

"Sufrí mi tercera y cuarta conmoción de mi carrera en esta pasada campaña y me estoy saliendo del deporte que amo para preservar mi salud para el futuro", escribió Tarpley.El linebacker fue apenas novato en el 2015 y aunque aman el deporte no está dispuesto arriesgar su futuro con tal de seguir jugando.