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New York Giants: Schwartz Retirement Highlights A Football Life

Instead he is walking away from the NFL, with a heavy emphasis on “walking.” The New York Giants signed Schwartz away from the Kansas City Chiefs to help solidify their offensive line (sound familiar?). The veteran lineman did not make it through two seasons with Big Blue. Injuries took their toll on the former Oregon Duck.

Hopefully that’s the case because Schwartz could not overcome physical breakdowns. Multiple injuries were his downfall with the G-Men. A dislocated toe, broken ankle and fractured fibula will ruin an NFL life quickly, especially along the offensive line.

“I always told myself I’d play as long as someone wanted me or until I didn’t love the process anymore.