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Former Badgers, pros and doctors react to early NFL retirement of Chris Borland

The news of Chris Borland’s retirement from the NFL after playing just one year in the league has sparked a nationwide discussion about concussions in pro sports. Borland played linebacker four years at UW-Madison and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the NFL draft. Quoted: Greg Landry, professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation.