Playing in the NFL is a dream for most football players. It’s the highest level of competition for the sport. Unfortunately, it’s also incredibly dangerous. Football is a physical game by nature, and injuries happen. A player’s career can end at any time. Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Watts knows that all too well. Drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round last year, Watts was recently forced to medically retire due to an injury he suffered in the preseason last year. Now, he’s shared a statement about his retirement.
“I have dedicated my entire life to my dream of playing professional football since I was just six years old,” Watts wrote in a message he shared on Twitter.