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A former Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick and fan favorite has announced his retirement following a terrifying blood clot issue that required emergency surgery.
Price, citing the dangerous risk of internal bleeding, has decided to put his health and safety first by hanging up the cleats:
“As a healthy 29 year old, an unprovoked pulmonary embolism with no further medical explanation is terrifying. I am truly thankful to be alive today. Unfortunately, I will be retiring from the NFL as the risk of an internal bleed while on blood thinners creates tremendous risk.
I am truly thankful for the opportunity to have played in some of the greatest atmospheres around the world. I am thankful to have trained and played alongside men who will continue to make Pro Bowls, All Pro Rosters and Hall of Fame recognitions.
To my wife: this career would not have been possible without your continued love and support. The sacrifices you have made over the course of my career do not go unnoticed. I cannot wait to navigate the next chapter in life with you as we continue to grow our family.”
Price was a star offensive lineman at Ohio State before the Bengals drafted him in the first round (21st overall) back in 2018. He was a 2017 unanimous All-American and Rimington Trophy winner who helped the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2014.
Price spent his first three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals as they endured a rebuilding phase that saw Joe Burrow take over as the new franchise quarterback in 2020. Price appeared in 42 games over his three seasons with Cincy, making 19 starts.
The 6-foot-4, 308-pound Price then joined the New York Giants in the 2021 season, taking over as their starting center. After one year there, he joined the Arizona Cardinals and started 11 games in the last season of his NFL career.
Ted Karras Solved Cincinnati Bengals’ Search For A Center
Billy Price never quite developed into the Pro Bowl-caliber center the Bengals envisioned, but they also didn’t give him enough playing time to hone his craft. In the final years of the Andy Dalton-Marvin Lewis era, the Bengals had more draft misses than hits.
Fortunately for Joe Burrow, the Bengals found their long-term solution at center when they landed longtime New England Patriot Ted Karras in 2022 free agency. The two-time Super Bowl champion has been a vital part of the Bengals’ o-line, drastically improving Burrow’s pass protection after their tough Super Bowl 56 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Patrick Mahomes Held Nothing Back Destroying Trolls Body-Shaming Him On Social Media
Patrick Mahomes had the perfect response to the trolls who body-shamed him after an image of him showing up to camp quickly went viral.
The 28-year-old Patrick Mahomes is coming off another historic season that saw the Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls. They defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of the big game to secure dynastic status, as well as the first NFL repeat in 19 years.
Even though Mahomes is among the world’s greatest athletes (and therefore in peak physical condition), some folks on social media thought he showed up to camp looking overweight:
During his appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show”, Patrick Mahomes admitted that he was “surprised” by the body-shaming comments from the trolls, noting that he believed it was something in the past.
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