Austin Collie once was a promising wideout for the Colts before several hard hits and concussions effectively ended his NFL career.
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After NFL teams stayed away from him, Collie headed north to Canada to play for the BC Lions. He caught 43 passes for 439 yards and seven touchdowns in one season before telling the team his intent to retire Thursday.
Collie, 30, may not be playing the sport anymore, but he wants to help those who are. The former receiver has been working with Cognitive FX, a concussion rehabilitation and research clinic that is based in Provo, Utah.