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49ers rookie Chris Borland retires over concussion fears

The decision former San Francisco linebacker Chris Borland made was a brave one, and one that sends a strong message.

The question for the rest of us is: what kind of message will we hear?

Borland decided to retire from professional football following his rookie season at the age of 24, citing concerns about his long-term health and the potential effects of head trauma. He is only the latest in a list of players under the age of 30 who have retired in the last week.
— Eric Adelson