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Former NY Jets LB Bart Scott reveals real reason for retiring

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Former New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott revealed the true motivation behind his retirement during a Friday appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up.”

During a discussion about Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who recently suffered another serious concussion, Scott dove into details behind his retirement that he had not shared before.

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“Everybody thinks I retired because of my toe. I had reconstructive surgery on my toe when I left,” Scott said. “But really, it was because I started seeing spots and lights.