Oklahoma tight end Grant Calcaterra announced Thursday that he is retiring from football after suffering numerous concussions, with the latest occurring during a midseason practice this year:
Grant CalcaterraTo everybody who's been a part of my football journey, Thank You. Philippians 1:6 https://t.co/OmOlUsLiMV
"Over a month ago, I received a concussion in practice," Calcaterra said in part. "But most of you may not know that I've had a fair share of concussions in my career. I spent countless hours visiting with OU medical professionals and specialists around the country. Ultimately, I came to the conclusion that it would be best for me to step away from the game.