At times, the toughest challenge in football isn’t another player, it’s life. Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell just learned that the hard way. At only 24 years old, Bell announced he’s retiring from the NFL after doctors warned that playing again could put his life in danger.

The 2022 third-round pick from Purdue broke the news on Tuesday, saying he had been “blindsided by an off-field injury that was beyond my control.” He didn’t specify what happened, but the tone of his message said everything. “After consulting with medical experts and praying, I accept that continuing to play football would literally risk life and limb,” Bell shared.

The young receiver had already missed the 2024 season after a hip injury in Week 2 landed him on injured reserve. But his latest statement rev

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