Nine NFL players discuss the Chris Borland decision, their thoughts of football’s long-term effects and where the game is headed . Dom Bonvissuto | Mar 18, 2015.

Chris Borland knows firsthand about the challenges of early retirement, having stepped away from a promising football career after one year because of concerns over head injuries. Latest U.S.

Chris Borland, speaking on a panel at The Aspen Institute, ... Ex-NFL player Chris Borland advocate for flag football for children under 12. Tom Schad. USA TODAY.

Now he helps military veterans and other football players deal with the challenges they share reintegrating into society. The former 49er walked away from a promising football career after one ...

— -- Chris Borland's decision to retire after one season in the NFL because of concerns about the long-term effects of repetitive head trauma unleashed a flood of reaction from fellow NFL ...

To understand Chris Borland’s decision to retire, look across the country, at another prominent young former NFL player: Aaron Hernandez. Hernandez is a year older than Borland.

Chris Borland is not the first NFL player to retire because of head injuries. Hall of Fame quarterbacks Roger Staubach stepped aside due to head injuries, and more recently quarterback Kevin Kolb ...

Chris Borland made history in March when he announced his decision to retire from football after just one season. Citing concerns about the long-term impact that football has on physical and ...

Chris Borland, 24, says he’s leaving the NFL because he fears a career of concussions. “From what I’ve researched … I don’t think it’s worth the risk.” ...

Chris Borland, who retired from the ... Borland, 24, is the fourth NFL player 30 or under to retire recently, but the only one to cite the potential dangers of head trauma as the reason.

The 49ers quickly responded offering their support of Borland. Players Around The NFL React To Chris Borland’s Shocking Retirement – UPROXX Visit the post for more.

Former NFL player Chris Borland grew up Catholic in Dayton. He talks with host Sacha Pfeiffer about his call for the church to take a stronger stand for gun control and against white supremacy.