The Seattle Seahawks will release running back Chris Carson with a failed physical designation that allows him to receive injury protection benefits, according to Ian Rapoport from the NFL. For the moment, he will retire from the NFL due to a neck injury but a return is possible if the neck improves dramatically.
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The neck injury limit his playing time last season to just the first four weeks of the season and despite hopes of a return for the upcoming season, the medical clearance was not there.
Carson was drafted in 2017 by the Seahawks in the seventh round. He played five seasons in Seattle as the starting running back.
“Ever since the first time I saw Chris on film, I loved his style, and I was thrilled when we were able to get him when we did,” said Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll on a statement. “To see him grow and become such an impacting part of our program with such a great style and all of that, it was a thrill to watch. We’ll miss him and everything he brought to our program.”
Carson played in 49 games for Seattle and recorded 3502 rushing yards with 24 touchdowns. He also caught 107 passes for 804 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
