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Video: Eagles' John Ross Explains How Son Inspired Him to End NFL Retirement

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Ross says his son inspired him to return to the NFL one year after retiring from the league.

"I got to see my son every single day, and I think that changed my life, because it just let me know that I don't have anything to worry about," Ross said, per NBC Sports Philadelphia. "I got this little boy, inspiring me every day... I can honestly say he pulled me out of a bad place. And again, I'm very thankful."

Ross continued: "Every day, he wants hear how practice is, and that really keeps me in it.