Arizona Cardinals linebacker John Abraham has left the team after suffering a concussion on Monday Night Football against the San Diego Chargers, according to a report by Adam Schefter. The 36-year-old pass rusher was knocked out of the game, and he has been suffering from memory loss stemming from concussions for more than a year, Schefter reports.
John Abraham considers retirement after suffering concussion, per report
The Cardinals veteran linebacker has left the team after suffering memory loss stemming from a concussion.
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The new NFL concussion protocols state that players must pass baseline tests before returning to practice and must be cleared for contact by doctors, but it could be the end of Abraham’s career. He is contemplating retirement, according to Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.
The last few months have been tumultuous for Abraham, 36. In late June, he was arrested on drunk driving charges in an Atlanta suburb. He entered a rehabilitation program and reported to training camp three weeks late.
Abraham suffered a concussion in the third quarter last Monday night and did not return to the game. That apparently contributed to Abraham questioning if he wants to continue playing his 15th NFL season.
Abraham has 133.5 sacks in his NFL career and has spent time with the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons and most recently the Cardinals. He was originally selected in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft and ranks in the NFL's top 10 all time in career sacks.
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