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Andrew Luck shocked the NFL world when he announced his retirement on Saturday, two weeks prior to the start of the 2019-20 season.
- Andrew Luck shocked the NFL world when he announced his retirement on Saturday - two weeks before the start of the 2019-20 season.
- The former first overall draft pick has suffered a litany of injuries. Most recently, Luck was sidelined due to a calf and ankle injury.
- As more information is released regarding the physical and mental tolls of football, players have chosen to take matters into their own hands.
- However, some still face hardship in the aftermath of retirement.
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Andrew Luck shocked the NFL world when he announced his retirement on Saturday - two weeks before the start of the 2019-20 season.
Read more: Andrew Luck is retiring from the NFL at age 29 because he is 'mentally worn down'
The former first overall draft pick has suffered a litany of injuries in his career. Most recently, Luck was sidelined due to a calf and ankle injury.
"I'm in pain; I'm still in pain," Luck said. "It's been four years of this pain, rehab cycle. It's a myriad of issues -- calf strain, posterior ankle impingement, high ankle sprain. Part of my journey going forward will be figuring out how to feel better.''
At 29 years old, Luck is not the first to retire due to injuries. From chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) to mental health, here are 11 players who have struggled after retiring from the NFL.
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