Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is retiring from the NFL due to ongoing concerns over a neck injury sustained last season, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. FOX13
Head coach Pete Carroll said in June that Carson had been unable to get cleared in meeting with doctors prior to the conclusion of the team's mini-camp. Carroll's comments hinted that Carson could be unable to continue his career.
," Carson told Jonathan Adams of Heavy.com. "I see myself playing until I feel like stopping. My mindset is never to give up. So, I’m staying positive like I said, and continue to fight and get back onto the field."Carson had surgery to fuse a disc in his neck that was causing him ongoing discomfort. Despite appearing in just four games last season, Carson spent many weeks trying to get back on the field without success. Ultimately, it was decided that he needed to have surgery.
The Seahawks drafting Ken Walker III out of Michigan State in the second round of the draft seemed to be insurance at the running back spot should Carson be unable to play. That gave a pretty strong indication that the team doubted Carson would be able to play for them moving forward. Per Rapoport, the Seahawks are set to release Carson with a failed physical designation. In doing so, that will allow Carson to collect injury protection benefits.
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