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Eugene Monroe, 29, retires, cites concerns with long-term effects of head injuries

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Eugene Monroe is retiring after seven NFL seasons. Originally selected by the Jaguars with the No. 8 pick in the 2009 draft, Monroe spent the last 2.5 seasons with the Ravens. He never lived up to his pre-draft billing as a franchise offensive tackle, but he was a solid player who started 90 games in his career.

Monroe is still nine months from his 30th birthday, but like many young players, he's decided to retire during his prime, in part because of concerns about his health as he gets older.