Veteran Billy Price NFL Center The 2018 first-round draft pick announced his retirement on social media this weekend after revealing he underwent emergency surgery last month to remove a blood clot.
The 29-year-old professional athlete made the announcement on his Instagram account, saying he had suffered an “unexplained pulmonary embolism” and had decided to retire due to the risk of internal bleeding.
Arizona Cardinals’ Billy Price (number 53) plays against the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on December 12, 2022. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)
“In an instant it can all be taken away from us,” Price wrote in the post’s caption.
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“On April 24th, I underwent emergency pulmonary embolism surgery to remove saddle blood clots that had invaded both of my lungs. As a healthy 29-year-old, a pulmonary embolism with no known medical explanation is frightening. I am truly grateful to be alive today. Unfortunately, due to the high risk of internal bleeding while on blood thinners, I have decided to retire from the NFL.”
the price is, Cincinnati Bengals He joined the team as the 21st pick in the 2018 draft. He played for three seasons before moving to the New York Giants in 2021. He played in 69 games, 45 of which were starts.
Billy Price (number 53) of the Cincinnati Bengals plays during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Mark Brown/Getty Images)
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He last played in the NFL Arizona Cardinals 2022.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to play in the best atmosphere in the world, and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to train and play with players who will go on to be Pro Bowl, All-Pro rosters and Hall of Famers,” he said Friday.
Arizona Cardinals player Billy Price (No. 53) prepares for a game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on November 6, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Noam Hall/Getty Images)
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“To my wife: This career would not have been possible without your continued love and support. The sacrifices you have made throughout my career do not go unnoticed. I can’t wait to embark on this next chapter of life with you as we grow our family.”
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