Ryan Watts released from Steelers and it sounds like retiring from football

[Blake Munroe]

 

[JMarquette]

Great kid and a hard worker - that sucks for him. 

[BevoFlyer]

Dang. Concussions?

[TXFF]

Apparently a neck injury in last season's last preseason game that required surgery. Sad to see after all that work. Hope his transition out of playing goes well.

[CJ Vogel]

Man, that is unfortunate. 

I bumped into Watts in Georgia for the SEC Championship, where he said he was headed to New York for an additional option on his neck. At that point I believe it was option three or four. He always remained hopeful he would get back on the field, but this is really upsetting to see.

 

[goattalk100]

Man what’s with the Steelers and early retirements for neck injuries? Wish Ryan all the best and with his work ethic he will find success

[taxsaver]

Good luck to the young man.  Setbacks do not have to be the end.  I have made what the doctors term a "miracle recovery" from a massive stroke in Nov of 2021.  I was told that I would never walk, work, or drive again.  Hell, I couldn't even EAT.

I do all those things now and at a high level.  It takes EFFORT...just be willing to go the extra mile...and prayer.

The Longhorn Nation is praying for his full recovery!

God bless him.  

[Tuco Ramirez]

Damn. I really liked him. Hope for the best in his future endeavors.

[jkates]

That's too bad, but you can't mess around with a neck injury. 

[FatherofMinky]

A great young man who represented the burnt orange the right way. I wish him the best of luck moving forward.

Edited April 28 by FatherofMinky

[Ace Recruiter]

Retire from football youngman. Health is the most important thing. This is where the network of Longhorn alumni kick in and help him in the next phase. He made a great 40 year decision. Good luck Ryan 🤘