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Steve Smith Sr. says he battled depression

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Former star NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. has revealed that he suffers from depression and that be battled the condition throughout his playing days.

In a piece published Tuesday on NFL.com, Smith chronicled his struggles with depression throughout his 16-year career in the NFL, which ended when he retired after the 2016 season.

"Despite all of my achievements, I routinely felt trapped, inferior and alone," Smith wrote. "This overwhelmed me internally and often left me mentally, physically and emotionally broken."

Smith, who now works as an analyst for the NFL Network, wrote that despite making five Pro Bowls and being selected All-Pro twice, he often asked himself, "What's wrong with me?