Seahawks RB Chris Carson retiring due to Neck Injury

After a neck injury derailed the 2021 season for Seattle Seahawks

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running back Chris Carson, he announced plans to retire.

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NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Carson has made the decision to retire because of injury.

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A source indicates that he informed NFL Network of his decision on Tuesday.

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They have given him a failed physical designation, which entitles him to injury protection.

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The 27-year-old has played in just four games over the past season due to injury.

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Carson said, "I see myself playing until I feel like stopping.

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My mindset is never to give up,

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so I'm staying positive and fighting to get back on the field."

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Andrew Carson will not be playing football anymore because of a neck injury.

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It was a very serious injury and since he will not develop any new treatments, his career is finished.

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He has a career yardage of 3500 with 796 carries, 24 touchdowns, including back to back seasons of 1,100 yards.

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