Star rookie linebacker walks away from NFL over concussion fears

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Channel: CBS News · 2015 · News & Politics

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Chris Borland, a star rookie linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, has joined a string of recent NFL players hanging up their cleats early, fearing brain damage. Senior NFL writer for CBSSports.com Will Brinson joins CBSN with more on the state of safety in the NFL and the implications early retirements may have on the league.

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