Jermichael Finley has taken some big hits in his day.
The former Texas and Green Bay Packers tight end suffered five concussions throughout his eight-year pro and college career. Those injuries, along with a spinal contusion, forced him to retire from the game in 2013.
Finley penned a reflection for The Players' Tribune, where he discussed his concussions and life after football. He said his injuries left him with some brutal after-effects, including serious depression and forgetfulness.
"I felt like my identity as a football player had been taken away from me," Finley said.