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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.

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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.