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Former Broncos Captain David Bruton Jr. Retires from NFL at 30

Former Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins safety David Bruton Jr. announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday at the age of 30.

According to ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold, Bruton made the decision official on his birthday and cited both a lack of passion for the game as well as health concerns as reasons after suffering six concussions during his career.

Per Legwold, Bruton discussed the importance of having a sharp mind and the fact that it played into his choice to step away from the game:

"I'm burnt-out, definitely worry about my health.