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Seahawks RB Chris Carson retires at 27 due to neck injury
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is retiring at the age of 27, and apparently not by choice.
The two-time 1,000-yard rusher is hanging up his cleats due to a neck injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Seahawks later confirmed that they have released him with a failed physical designation, which will allow Carson to collect millions in injury protection benefits.
The Seahawks posted a tribute video to Carson on social media.
Link to tweet
Carson has been dealing with serious neck issues since last year, when he was sidelined in Week 4. That injury eventually required cervical surgery to address "chronic" neck pain, ending Carson's season after four games.
https://sports.yahoo.com/seahawks-rb-chris-carson-retires-at-27-due-to-neck-injury-183327261.html