News sport : NFL players shocked by Chris Borland's retirement, but respect his decision

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Chris Borland shocked the NFL world Monday night when he announced his retirement from the game at age 24. Borland, a very productive middle linebacker, played just one year in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers, but decided to walk away due to fears about his long-term health.

Many NFL players took to Twitter in response to the news. Some were understandably surprised, but most were supportive and respected Borland’s tough decision.

San Francisco teammates Alfonso Smith, Tramaine Brock and Chase Thomas were stunned to see another teammate retire a week after Patrick Willis announced his retirement.

Oh wow I didn't see that coming! Praying my bro #ChrisBorland

— Alfonso Smith † (@FonzoRB29) March 17, 2015

I understand but still shocked ((Chris Borland)) #49ers

— Tramaine Brock (@T26Brock) March 17, 2015

shocked to hear the news about my dude Borland, but i totally understand his decision to retire #muchrespect

— Chase Thomas (@CTcard44) March 17, 2015

Other players from across the league were quick to offer words of support.

Took a lot of guts to do what he did, much respect to Chris Borland! Best of luck in his next career!

— Devon Kennard (@DevonKennard) March 17, 2015

Got to respect Borland for clearly putting thought into his decision. If you're not 100% committed to this game, better to walk away.

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) March 17, 2015

WOW. I loved Chris Borland's game but I can't fault him for calling it quits. His concerns are real. Still it takes a man to do the logical.

— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) March 17, 2015

I don't feel bad for Borland. I feel happy for him. He's made a tough choice.

— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) March 17, 2015

Additionally, several of Borland's college teammates from Wisconsin let him know that they have his back.

Pleasure playing with you Chris Borland @UWBadgers and against you for the @49ers Praying for you. #OnWisconsin

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 17, 2015

Nothing but love and respect for you @ChrisDec26. At the end of the day there are bigger things than the game of football #priorities

— Beau Allen (@Beau_Allen) March 17, 2015

Nothing but luv @ChrisDec26 !

— Marcus Cromartie (@Cromartie_M) March 17, 2015

@ChrisDec26 bro honored to play with you and also you being a man by making the decision a lot of people wouldn't. Congrats 2 a gr8 career

— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) March 17, 2015

Got so much respect for you @ChrisDec26 and wish you the best in future endeavors! One of the best players I've been able to play with!

— Jared Abbrederis (@abbrecadabra) March 17, 2015

Happy and proud for @ChrisDec26,& thankful I got the opportunity to call him a teammate. Special athlete, but yet the best is yet to come...

— Bradie Ewing (@bewing34) March 17, 2015

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall looked at Borland's decision from a different perspective.

No offense to anyone but I'm playing until I can't anymore. I love this game to much.

— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz54) March 17, 2015

So P. Willis and Chris Borland? They know something that we don’t?

— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh54) March 17, 2015

Many players probably feel the way Wagner does, but can respect Borland's decision to step away at the same time. There's no way it was an easy decision for Borland to walk away from a lucrative career after just one season. He made 108 tackles in only eight starts. His career was on the rise, but he decided the long-term health risks were just not worth it.

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