Seahawks RB Chris Carson retires due to neck injury

Seattle RB Chris Carson is retiring

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.

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.