Article said he didn't have a concussion since 2017 and he did not say this was about concussions. But the media take is basically, Please say it's about concussions. It's concussions right, just say concussions, please, just say it.
I think a part of early retirements might also be more awareness of opioids. Guys used to take them by the handful. I think that's a big part of the health issues of the older players right there. If players now are less apt to take a bunch of pain meds, it means they have to play in pain more and that can wear on a person.
Players also have far more options now for a post career. There are so many media outlets, or you can even start your own podcast and do your own thing and make money.