The Seattle Seahawks figure to be challenged this season and another hurdle is in the way of Pete Carroll’s team.
Veteran running back Chris Carson is retiring due to a recurring neck injury, reported NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.
#Seahawks star RB Chris Carson is retiring from the NFL due to a neck injury, sources say.
SEA will officially release him with a failed physical designation. Under the CBA, that allows Carson to receive several million in injury protection benefits. Seattle does right by him.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 26, 2022
The decision comes after the running back failed his physical, Rapoport added. The team will release him with a failed physical designation, which allows the RB to receive injury protection benefits.
The 27-year-old played in just four games last season before being sidelined by the injury.
Carson finishes his career with 3,502 yards on 796 carries and 24 TDs, including back-to-back 1,100-plus rushing campaigns in 2018 and 2019.
Seattle will now look to Rashaad Penny and Chris Carson to carry the load with its rushing attack.