- Giants RB David Wilson says he's walking away from football -
"When running back David Wilson was drafted in the first round by the New York Giants in 2012, he probably had higher hopes for his career than two NFL seasons and 115 career carries. But that's where his NFL career will end, because of a neck injury.
The Giants sent out a press release titled "David Wilson advised not to play football." In that release, it's clear that Wilson has decided to retire.
Wilson suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2013. He had spinal fusion surgery but was back on the practice field for training camp last month. When he suffered a neck "Burner," or nerve injury, in practice last week, it set off a lot of alarms.
Now, after being examined, he will give up the sport. " ...
"When running back David Wilson was drafted in the first round by the New York Giants in 2012, he probably had higher hopes for his career than two NFL seasons and 115 career carries. But that's where his NFL career will end, because of a neck injury.
The Giants sent out a press release titled "David Wilson advised not to play football." In that release, it's clear that Wilson has decided to retire.
Wilson suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2013. He had spinal fusion surgery but was back on the practice field for training camp last month. When he suffered a neck "Burner," or nerve injury, in practice last week, it set off a lot of alarms.
Now, after being examined, he will give up the sport. " ...
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