That’s why it’s not heartbreaking that he has chosen to go on a “hiatus” from football for this year, but it’s still surprising.
Raji turns 30 this summer. He has been dinged up the last two years but to his credit he has continued to play. He’s only missed three starts since 2010, which is pretty remarkable.
And if he is stepping away from the game because of his health, I applaud that. Thanks to impeccable research, we now know how brutal head collisions are to the brain.
Chris Borland walked away from the game after one season because of injury-related concerns.