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Eric Reid considered retiring due to concussions

Former San Francisco 49ers Chris Borland and Anthony Davis walked away from the NFL due to concussion concerns.

Niners safety Eric Reid admitted to the San Francisco Chronicle on Tuesday that he considered giving up his playing career after suffering three concussions.

"Everybody evaluates their own situation as far as playing this game," Reid told The San Francisco Chronicle. "I've evaluated mine and I've decided I still want to play."

Reid missed just one game in his two-year career despite the three head injuries. He suffered two concussions in the first nine games of his rookie season.