Calvin Johnson walked away from the NFL while he still could, a decision that perplexed people at the time.
The Detroit Lions wide receiver shockingly announced his retirement in March, a surprising move for an elite player seemingly still in his prime. However, it’s becoming clear that Johnson has paid close attention to his health and how playing professional football could affect his long-term quality of life.
Johnson opened up in earnest for the first time in an ESPN “E:60” interview scheduled to air Thursday night. In a teaser clip released by the network, Johnson discussed the hot-button topic of concussions in football. His comments are eye-opening, and it’s the latest proof of how much of a risk professional football can be.
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