NFL Player Who Retired at Age of 23 Due to Concussion Still Feeling Effects of It Six Months Later

Adrian Coxson says the NFL hasn’t helped him since he suffered a career-ending concussion.

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At the beginning of the 2015-16 NFL season, Packers wide receiver Adrian Coxson announced that he was retiring at the age of 23 due to a concussion that he suffered during training camp. It was a Grade 3 concussion—or a delayed concussion that doesn’t affect a person until several days after they sustain it—and, at the time, doctors reportedly told Coxson that another hit to the head could end his life.

“The next hit to my head could possibly kill me or be life damaging,” he said after announcing his retirement. “This last one could be life damaging. It has taken a great toll on me.”

It sounds like it continues to take a toll on him, too. Earlier today, Coxson took to Twitter to reveal that he’s still feeling the effects of the concussion he suffered six months ago. Additionally, he claimed that the NFL hasn’t done much to help him in light of what happened:

When several of his followers questioned why he decided to address his concussion in a tweet, he was also quick to say that he wants to shed light on what it’s like to deal with the aftermath of a career-ending head injury:

Sadly, Coxson’s story isn’t unique. But he’s one of the youngest players to retire in recent years due to a concussion, so it’s important for him to share his perspective on the concussion issue.

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